Dust Island (sm10-168) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Dust Island is an uncommon card from the Unbroken Bonds set, numbered 168. Its design captures a mysterious and rugged atmosphere, fitting the set’s adventurous theme. This card adds intriguing variety for collectors seeking unique locations within the series.

Quick Facts

• Card Type: Stadium
• Stage: Stadium
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Types: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of Dust Island is from the Unbroken Bonds expansion (set code sm10), numbered 168. It stands out as an uncommon Stadium card with no alternate print variants documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code sm10-168 and the distinctive artwork by Ryo Ueda. The card’s unique effect on Poisoned Pokémon switching makes it recognizable in gameplay.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Rules text:
– Whenever either player switches their Poisoned Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon with the effect of a Trainer card, the new Active Pokémon is now affected by that Special Condition.
– This card stays in play when you play it. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play. If another card with the same name is in play, you can’t play this card.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Dust Island in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is a Stadium card often used in play.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Dust Island debuted here as an uncommon Stadium card, contributing a strategic effect related to Poisoned Pokémon. No other sets have printed this card.