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Cards/Buddy-Buddy Rescue
Buddy-Buddy Rescue card from the BREAKthrough set
Illustration by Toyste Beach. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
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Buddy-Buddy Rescue

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A shared rescue card that helps both players retrieve a discarded Pokemon.

ItemBeginner to play

What this card does

The card allows each player to take one Pokemon from their own discard pile and put it into their hand.

The opponent gets to choose which Pokemon they want to retrieve first.

What it does

Buddy-Buddy Rescue

Each player puts a Pokémon from his or her discard pile into his or her hand. (Your opponent chooses first.)

This Item card acts as a mutual rescue mission. It ensures that both you and your child can recover a fallen Pokemon, but the order of selection is determined by who goes first in the turn.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks where Pokemon are frequently sent to the discard pile. It works well for families playing casual games together rather than competitive tournaments.

Strengths
  • Recovers fallen Pokemon
  • Helps both players
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Opponent chooses first
  • Shared benefit limits advantage
Pro tip

Use this card when your child has a powerful Pokemon in the discard pile that they need to return to play quickly.

Good to know

The name suggests a close bond between trainers and their Pokemon, reflecting the theme of rescue and teamwork.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that their opponent picks their card first, so they should be prepared to react to that choice.

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