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Defiance Band card from the Scarlet & Violet set
Illustration by inose yukie. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Defiance Band

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This Tool boosts damage when you are winning.

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What this card does

The Defiance Band is a Trainer card that attaches to one of your Pokemon.

It adds 30 damage to that Pokemon's attacks if you have more Prize cards left than your opponent.

What it does

Defiance Band

If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, the attacks of the Pokémon this card is attached to do 30 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

The card gives extra damage only when you are ahead in the game. This helps you finish off the opponent's Active Pokemon faster to claim the remaining Prizes.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that aim to control the pace of the match and secure Prizes early. It works well for players who want to close out games quickly once they gain an advantage.

Strengths
  • Extra damage
  • Momentum builder
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Only works when winning
  • Requires attachment
Pro tip

Check the Prize card count often to know exactly when this card becomes useful.

Good to know

Trainer cards like this one help trainers support their Pokemon during battles.

Note for the parent

You can explain to your child that this card rewards them for playing strategically to take Prizes before their opponent does.

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