Uncommon
Defender
Expansion Pack
Attach Defender to 1 of your Pokémon. At the end of your opponent's next turn, discard Defender. Damage done to that Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
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#79 Defender - Expansion Pack (expansion-pack)
Defender is a Trainer card from the Expansion Pack set, released in 1996. It is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi and classified as an Uncommon rarity card with the number 79. The card’s flavor text describes a strategic effect involving attaching Defender to one of your Pokémon, which then reduces damage taken by 20 after applying Weakness and Resistance. This ability activates at the end of your opponent’s next turn, requiring the discard of Defender. The card’s theme color is a warm beige tone (#b8aa80), aligning with its tactical gameplay focus. As a Trainer card, it does not have listed HP or attack mechanics, instead emphasizing its unique support role. Its design and function reflect the set’s emphasis on versatile battlefield interactions. Defender’s mechanics provide a specific defensive advantage during critical moments in gameplay.
Type
Trainer
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Keiji Kinebuchi
Release Date
10/20/1996
Expansion Pack
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