Rescue Stretcher: A Practical Item from Guardians Rising

Character Intro

Rescue Stretcher is an Uncommon Trainer—Item from the Guardians Rising set in the Sun & Moon series, numbered 130. Illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito, it provides straightforward utility by recovering Pokémon from the discard pile. Its exact release date and HP are unknown, but its uncommon rarity and clean design make it a notable inclusion for collectors and a practical choice for players.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm2-130
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Subtypes: Item
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Set Code: sm2
• Pokémon: Rescue Stretcher
• Evolves From: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This Rescue Stretcher card appears exclusively in the Guardians Rising set (set code sm2, card number 130). It is printed as an uncommon rarity and features artwork by Yoshinobu Saito. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its unique card ID sm2-130 and its placement as an Item card within the Guardians Rising set. The artwork and layout are consistent with other cards from this release.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Effect options:
– Put a Pokémon from the discard pile into their hand; or
– Shuffle three Pokémon from the discard pile back into their deck.

Players may play as many Item cards as they like during their turn before attacking, making this a flexible recovery tool.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and clean artwork, maintaining edges and surface will help retain collector value. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Rescue Stretcher debuted as a practical Item designed to enhance Pokémon recovery strategies. It fits seamlessly into decks that rely on recycling Pokémon from the discard pile, contributing to tactical depth in the Sun & Moon series.