Rugged Helmet Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Rugged Helmet is a Rare Secret card from the Chilling Reign set, numbered 228. Its distinctive design and rarity make it a notable pick for collectors focusing on this series.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh6-228
• Stage: Pokémon Tool
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: E
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Subtypes: Pokémon Tool
• Weaknesses, resistances, abilities, and attacks: none
• Rules: Attach to a Pokémon without a Tool; if the equipped Pokémon is Active and damaged by an opponent’s attack, return an Energy from the Attacking Pokémon to your opponent’s hand.

Key Printings

The only known printing of Rugged Helmet is from the Chilling Reign expansion, identified by set code swsh6 and card number 228. This printing is classified as a Rare Secret card, making it a notable collectible for fans of Pokémon Tools.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card can be identified by its unique card number (228), rarity (Rare Secret), and the illustrator’s signature (sadaji). The regulation mark E also helps place it within the Sword & Shield era.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Gameplay note: Its effect allows players to attach it to a Pokémon without a Tool and disrupt the opponent’s Energy attachments when the equipped Pokémon is attacked.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store Rugged Helmet in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, maintaining a mint state will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign (swsh6): Introduced Rugged Helmet as a Rare Secret Pokémon Tool, adding a tactical defensive option to the Sword & Shield series. The set’s focus on chilling themes contrasts with the rugged utility of this Tool card.