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Cards/Cross Switcher
Cross Switcher card from the Fusion Strike set
Illustration by inose yukie. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Item

Cross Switcher

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A Trainer card that swaps both players' active Pokemon when played in pairs.

ItemBeginner to play

What this card does

You must play two Cross Switcher cards at the same time to activate its effect.

It forces your opponent to swap one of their Benched Pokemon with their Active Pokemon.

It also allows you to swap your own Active Pokemon with one of your Benched Pokemon.

What it does

Cross Switcher

You must play 2 Cross Switcher cards at once. (This effect works one time for 2 cards.) Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. If you do, switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

This card creates a simultaneous exchange of positions for both players. It matters because it lets you control the board state by changing who is fighting while forcing your opponent to adjust their strategy.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that need to quickly change which Pokemon is in the fight or protect a specific Pokemon from damage. You will need to include two copies of this card to use it effectively.

Strengths
  • Simultaneous swap
  • Uncommon rarity
  • Strategic control
Watch out for
  • Requires two copies
  • Trainer Item limit
  • Predictable outcome
Pro tip

Always check your deck for a second copy before playing the first one.

Good to know

Cross Switcher is a Trainer card from the Fusion Strike set.

Note for the parent

Your child must play exactly two Cross Switcher cards together for the effect to work.

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