Collector’s Guide: Switch (Base Set 2 #123)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Switch
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 123
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• HP: Unknown
• Stage: None (Basic Trainer card)
• Type: None (Trainer card)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules Text: “Switch 1 of your Benched Pokémon with your Active Pokémon.”
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Switch appears in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by set code base4 and card number 123. It is a common Trainer card illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. This version does not have any special abilities or attacks beyond its Trainer effect.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the following attributes:

• Set Code: base4
• Market Reference Query: “Switch Base Set 2 123”
• Regulation Mark: None

Care & Storage Tips

As a common Trainer card with no special rarity or holographic features, standard card care applies:
– Store in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
– Use a top-loader or binder for organized storage and easy access.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, including Trainer cards like Switch. It is known for consolidating popular cards with updated artwork and layout. Switch serves as a fundamental Trainer card allowing players to swap their Active Pokémon with a Benched one, a strategic move in gameplay.

This printing of Switch is a staple Trainer card from Base Set 2, valued for its utility rather than rarity or tournament legality, which remains unknown. Collectors appreciate it as part of the foundational sets in the Pokémon TCG history.