Pokémon Communication (sm9-152a) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pokémon Communication is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Team Up set, numbered 152a. It offers strategic value for players seeking to enhance hand management.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm9-152a
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None
• Evolves From: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Rules: Reveal a Pokémon from your hand and put it into your deck. If you do, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
• Image URL: /images/sm9/sm9-152a.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Pokémon Communication appears in the Team Up set (sm9) and is illustrated by Studio Bora Inc. It is classified as an Uncommon card, making it moderately accessible but still desirable for collectors focusing on Sun & Moon expansions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card number is 152a, which helps distinguish it within the Team Up set. The lack of a regulation mark and absence of HP or attacks further identify this as a pure Item card.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its primary function is to facilitate deck searching by swapping a Pokémon from your hand with one from your deck, enhancing strategic options during play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and clean artwork, maintaining sharp edges and a scratch-free surface will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Pokémon Communication serves as a useful Item card that supports deck manipulation strategies. Its straightforward effect and moderate rarity make it a staple for collectors and players interested in Sun & Moon’s Team Up expansion.