Collectors Guide: Switching Cups (Evolving Skies #162)

Character Intro

Switching Cups is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Evolving Skies set, numbered 162. It fits the set’s dynamic theme with straightforward, strategic utility—an appealing pickup for Evolving Skies collectors.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Switching Cups
• Set: Evolving Skies (swsh7)
• Card Number: 162
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Regulation Mark: E
• Types: None (Item card)
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules Text: “Switch a card from your hand with the top card of your deck. | You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.”
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• HP: Unknown
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

Known only from its Evolving Skies printing in the Sword & Shield series. No alternate printings or promo versions are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identified as swsh7-162 with regulation mark E. Artwork by Ryo Ueda is the visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• As per the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play notes: Enables simple deck manipulation by swapping a card from hand with the top of the deck, synergizing with the rule that you may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

Care & Storage Tips

Use penny sleeves or better to prevent edge wear. Store in a binder or card box away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve artwork and card condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies (swsh7): A functional Item that enhances deck control without relying on Pokémon or attacks. Regulation mark E places it in the mid-era Sword & Shield expansions.