Turbo Patch (Darkness Ablaze 200) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Turbo Patch is a Rare Secret Item card from the Darkness Ablaze set, numbered 200. Its secret rarity and striking design make it a standout target for collectors within the Sword & Shield era. As a Trainer Item, it has no HP, Abilities, or attacks—its appeal comes from its utility and scarcity.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Turbo Patch
• Set: Darkness Ablaze (Sword & Shield)
• Card Number: 200
• Rarity: Rare Secret
• Stage: Item
• Subtype: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Illustrator: Toyste Beach
• Image:
• Rules Text: Flip a coin. If heads, attach a basic Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Basic Pokémon that isn’t a Pokémon-GX. You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

Key Printings

Turbo Patch appears exclusively as card number 200 in the Darkness Ablaze set. This single printing, carrying Rare Secret status, is a prime pick for collectors who focus on high-rarity pulls from the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this specific Turbo Patch. Its identifiers include the set code “swsh3” and the regulation mark “D,” placing it clearly within the Sword & Shield series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Turbo Patch offers conditional Energy acceleration:
– Flip a coin; on heads, attach a basic Energy from your discard pile.
– Target must be a Basic Pokémon that isn’t a Pokémon-GX.
– You may play any number of Item cards during your turn, allowing multiple attempts to trigger its effect in a single turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To keep the card’s surface and foil vibrant, store Turbo Patch in a snug inner sleeve and a rigid top-loader, or in a binder with individual pockets. Avoid direct sunlight, humidity, and pressure on the card face to preserve condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Turbo Patch appears as a Rare Secret Item card, combining aesthetic appeal with discard-based Energy acceleration to complement the set’s theme of resource manipulation and Item-driven strategies.