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Antique Old Amber card from the 151 set
Illustration by AYUMI ODASHIMA. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Item

Antique Old Amber

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A protective shield that acts like a Pokémon to guard your key pieces.

ItemBeginner to play

What this card does

This Trainer card plays as a Basic Grass type with 60 hit points.

It has an ability called Amber Protection that blocks opponent abilities targeting it.

You can discard it at any time during your turn to remove it from play.

What it does

Antique Old Amber

Play this card as if it were a 60-HP Basic {C} Pokémon. This card can't be affected by any Special Conditions and can't retreat. At any time during your turn, you may discard this card from play.

Amber Protection stops specific enemy moves or powers from affecting this card. This lets you keep important cards safe while they do their job.

Abilities

AbilityAmber Protection

Prevent all effects of your opponent's Pokémon's Abilities done to this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This suits decks that rely on powerful opponent abilities. It protects your setup pieces from being disrupted.

Strengths
  • Ability protection
  • Safe setup
  • Quick discard
Watch out for
  • No retreat option
  • Vulnerable to damage
  • One time use
Pro tip

Play this before your opponent uses a strong ability to keep your cards safe.

Good to know

Amber is fossilised tree resin that often contains preserved insects or plant matter.

Note for the parent

Remember that this card cannot retreat so it stays stuck in play until discarded.

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