Choice Helmet (Lost Thunder 169) Collectors Guide
Character Intro
Choice Helmet is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 169. As a Pokémon Tool, it adds strategic damage mitigation that can swing matchups, while its distinctive Lost Thunder design appeals to collectors.
Quick Facts
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Thunder | 169 | Uncommon | Eske Yoshinob |
Card Stats & Rules
- Card Type: Pokémon Tool
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Weaknesses: None
- Resistances: None
- Evolves From: None
- Subtypes: Pokémon Tool
- Rules: Attach to one Pokémon without a Tool; reduces damage from Pokémon-GX and Pokémon-EX attacks by 30; unlimited Item cards can be played per turn.
Key Printings
This guide focuses on the single known printing of Choice Helmet from the Lost Thunder set, identified by card number 169. The card is illustrated by Eske Yoshinob and classified as an uncommon rarity.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm8” and card number “169.” The card does not have a regulation mark, and its type is unspecified.
Legality & Play Notes
Legality: unknown
Choice Helmet is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It functions as a Pokémon Tool that can be attached to a Pokémon without an existing Tool, providing damage reduction against Pokémon-GX and Pokémon-EX attacks.
Care & Storage Tips
Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and functional artwork, maintaining clean edges and a smooth surface will help preserve its collectible appeal.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Choice Helmet as a strategic Pokémon Tool card with damage mitigation properties, illustrated by Eske Yoshinob. This set expanded the Sun & Moon series with a variety of new cards, including this practical item for competitive play.
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