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Cards/Crystal Shard
Crystal Shard card from the Crystal Guardians set
Illustration by Takumi Akabane. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Crystal Shard

Rotated Out

A temporary tool that changes a Pokemon's type to Colorless for one powerful attack.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

Attach this card to a Pokemon that has no other tools on it.

The Pokemon becomes a Colorless type while the card is attached.

You can use an attack once, but you must discard Crystal Shard at the end of that turn.

What it does

Crystal Shard

Attach Crystal Shard 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 Crystal Shard is attached to a Pokémon, that Pokémon's type is Colorless. If that Pokémon attacks, discard this card at the end of the turn.

This card acts like a temporary disguise. It allows your Pokemon to change its type to Colorless for a single turn so it can exploit weaknesses or avoid resistances.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on specific type matchups and need one moment of advantage.

Strengths
  • One-time type change
  • Exploits weaknesses
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Discarded after use
  • Cannot stack with other tools
  • Single turn limit
Pro tip

Use this when the opponent's Pokemon is resistant to your usual attacks but weak to Colorless.

Good to know

Crystal shards are often found in icy caves and are prized for their clarity.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that the card disappears after the attack, so they cannot use it again until they attach a new one.

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