Defender
Hanada City Gym Deck
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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#53 Defender - Hanada City Gym Deck (hanada-city-gym-deck)
Defender is a Trainer card from the Hanada City Gym Deck set, released on April 26, 1998. Designed by artist Keiji Kinebuchi, it features a theme color of #9d8967, aligning with the set's overall aesthetic. The card's flavor text describes a strategic mechanic involving attaching Defender to a Pokémon, which temporarily reduces damage taken by 20 points during specific conditions. As a Trainer card, it functions as a support tool rather than a direct attacker or defender. Its unique ability ties into the game's tactical elements by modifying damage calculations during gameplay. The card's design and functionality reflect the thematic focus of the Hanada City Gym Deck, emphasizing defensive strategies. It remains a notable entry in the Pokémon TCG's early expansion era, showcasing the evolution of Trainer card mechanics.
Type
Trainer
Rarity
Unknown
Artist
Keiji Kinebuchi
Release Date
4/26/1998
Hanada City Gym Deck
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