Pokémon Communication (HeartGold SoulSilver #98) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pokémon Communication is an uncommon Trainer card from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, numbered 98. It’s a practical addition for collectors focusing on this vibrant generation.

Quick Facts

Card Details

• Card ID: hgss1-98
• Stage: Item
• Subtype: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules Text: Choose 1 Pokémon in your hand, show it to your opponent, and put it on top of your deck. If you do, search your deck for a Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
• Illustrator: Takashi Yamaguchi
• Image URL: /images/hgss1/hgss1-98.jpg

Key Printings

Appears in the HeartGold SoulSilver set as card number 98. Printed at uncommon rarity and does not evolve from any other card. No alternate printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via set code “hgss1” and card number “98.” The illustrator credit to Takashi Yamaguchi further helps authenticate the card.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  As an Item card, it lets you exchange a Pokémon from your hand for one from your deck, offering efficient deck manipulation.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. As an uncommon with functional appeal, preserving surface and edges helps maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokémon Communication debuted here as a useful Item card, enhancing deck manipulation strategies. Its clean design and practical effect make it a memorable part of this series’ Item lineup.

This guide covers all known details about the Pokémon Communication card from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, providing collectors and players with a concise reference.