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Cessation Crystal card from the Crystal Guardians set
Illustration by Takumi Akabane. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
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Cessation Crystal

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A tool that stops special abilities but carries a heavy risk.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

You attach Cessation Crystal to one of your non-Pokémon-ex Pokémon.

It stops both players from using Poké-Powers or Poké-Bodies while it is on an Active Pokémon.

If you accidentally attach it to a Pokémon-ex, the card is discarded immediately.

What it does

Cessation Crystal

Attach Cessation Crystal to 1 of your Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex) that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it. If the Pokémon Cessation Crystal is attached to is a Pokémon-ex, discard this card. As long as Cessation Crystal is attached to an Active Pokémon, each player's Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's) can't use any Poké-Powers or Poké-Bodies.

This card acts as a silencer for special abilities. It prevents both you and your opponent from using effects that rely on Poké-Powers or Poké-Bodies while attached to an Active Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on attacks rather than special abilities. It works well if you want to stop an opponent's powerful passive effects.

Strengths
  • Stops special abilities
  • Uncommon rarity
  • Clear restriction
Watch out for
  • Cannot target Pokémon-ex
  • Only works on Active Pokémon
  • Discards if misused
Pro tip

Check the Pokémon name carefully before attaching to avoid discarding the card.

Good to know

Cessation Crystal is a rare and powerful tool in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Note for the parent

Make sure your child only attaches this card to regular Pokémon and never to a Pokémon-ex.

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