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Counter Catcher card from the Paradox Rift set
Illustration by Toyste Beach. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
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Counter Catcher

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A strategic Trainer card that forces your opponent to reveal their bench when you are ahead.

ItemBeginner to play

What this card does

You may play this card only if you have more Prize cards left than your opponent.

It moves one of the opponent's Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot.

What it does

Counter Catcher

You can use this card only if you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent. Switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot.

This card acts as a tactical tool for players who are winning. It allows you to disrupt your opponent's strategy by forcing them to move a hidden bench Pokémon into battle when they are already behind.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that aim to secure Prizes quickly and control the game pace. You will use it to apply pressure once you have established a lead in Prize cards.

Strengths
  • Disrupts opponent's setup
  • Rewards winning play
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Requires leading in Prizes
  • Cannot be used when behind
  • One-time effect
Pro tip

Save this card for the moment you take your third or fourth Prize to maximise its impact.

Good to know

Counter Catcher is a unique Trainer card from the Paradox Rift set that focuses on game state management rather than direct damage.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that this card is useless if they are losing the Prize count, so timing is everything.

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