Bench Shield
Rotated OutA protective tool that stops damage to a bench Pokémon.
What this card does
Attach this card to one of your Pokémon on the Bench.
While attached, it prevents all damage from attacks directed at that Pokémon.
If the protected Pokémon is Knocked Out, you must discard the card.
Bench Shield
Attach Bench Shield to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it. If that Pokémon is Knocked Out, discard this card. As long as the Pokémon this card is attached to is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to that Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).
This tool acts as a shield for a resting Pokémon. It ensures that even if an opponent targets your bench, that specific Pokémon takes no damage and stays in play.
Which deck it belongs in
It suits decks that rely on keeping multiple Pokémon safe on the Bench to build up resources or wait for a better turn.
- •Prevents damage
- •Bench protection
- •Uncommon rarity
- •Discarded on Knock Out
- •Bench only
- •One per Pokémon
Use it to protect a key supporter or attacker that needs time to set up without taking hits.
A tool card in the Arceus set.
Remind your child that the shield only works while the Pokémon is on the Bench, not if it is active in the battle area.
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