Collectors Guide: Rubber Gloves (Evolving Skies 156)

Character Intro

Rubber Gloves is an uncommon Trainer card from the Evolving Skies set, numbered 156. It complements the set’s dynamic theme and adds strategic variety, while appealing to collectors completing Evolving Skies.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh7-156
• Stage: Item, Pokémon Tool
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: E
• Types: None
• Weaknesses & Resistances: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of Rubber Gloves is from the Evolving Skies expansion of the Sword & Shield series (set code swsh7, card number 156).

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its unique card ID swsh7-156 and the illustrator credit to Toyste Beach. The card’s artwork and lack of HP or attacks make it visually and functionally distinct.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Effect: Rubber Gloves grants the equipped Pokémon’s attacks an additional 30 damage against the opponent’s Active Lightning Pokémon before applying Weakness and Resistance.
• Usage: Players may play any number of Item cards during their turn, and this card can only be attached to a Pokémon that does not already have a Pokémon Tool attached.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon Pokémon Tool card, Rubber Gloves should be stored in protective sleeves to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the integrity of the card’s artwork and surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies (swsh7): Introduced Rubber Gloves as a supportive Pokémon Tool card with a unique damage-boosting effect against Lightning-type opponents. This set is notable for its diverse range of Pokémon Tools and strategic gameplay enhancements.