Escape Rope (Burning Shadows 163) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Escape Rope is a Rare Secret card from the Burning Shadows set, numbered 163. This Trainer Item offers tactical flexibility in gameplay and stands out for collectors focused on the Burning Shadows expansion due to its distinctive rarity.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Escape Rope
• Set: Burning Shadows (sm3)
• Card Number: 163
• Rarity: Rare Secret
• Type: Item
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Toyste Beach
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Escape Rope is from the Burning Shadows set, identified by the set code sm3 and card number 163. As a Rare Secret, it is a notable find for collectors targeting high-rarity cards within the Sun & Moon series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this specific Escape Rope card. Its unique identifiers include the set code sm3 and the card number 163. The illustrator Toyste Beach also helps distinguish this printing from other versions.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Effect: Each player switches their Active Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon, with the opponent switching first.
• Reminder text: Players may play as many Item cards as they like during their turn before attacking.

This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Escape Rope in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Secret rarity, careful handling is recommended to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Escape Rope appears as a Rare Secret Item card with strategic switching capabilities. It features exclusive artwork by Toyste Beach and holds a unique place in the Sun & Moon series due to its rarity and gameplay utility.