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Cards/Dashing Pouch
Dashing Pouch card from the Crimson Invasion set
Illustration by Eske Yoshinob. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Dashing Pouch

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This Tool card saves energy when retreating.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

The Dashing Pouch attaches to a Pokemon as a Tool.

When you pay the retreat cost by discarding Energy, those cards go to your hand instead of being discarded.

What it does

Dashing Pouch

If the Pokémon this card is attached to discards Energy for its Retreat Cost, put that Energy into your hand instead of the discard pile.

Retreating usually means losing the Energy attached to your Pokemon. This card changes that rule so you keep those resources for future turns.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that move their Pokemon frequently or need to switch out often to avoid damage.

Strengths
  • Energy conservation
  • Flexible movement
  • Resource protection
Watch out for
  • Requires attachment
  • Only helps on retreat
  • Uncommon rarity
Pro tip

Attach it early so you can safely move your Pokemon without losing your setup.

Good to know

A pouch is a small bag used for carrying items, which fits the idea of holding onto valuable cards.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that keeping energy is like saving coins in a piggy bank rather than spending them all at once.

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