Defiance Vest
Rotated OutA defensive tool that reduces damage when you are winning the prize race.
What this card does
The Defiance Vest is a Trainer card classified as a Tool.
You attach it to one of your Pokemon during your turn.
It lowers incoming damage by 40 points if you have more Prize cards left than your opponent.
Defiance Vest
If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, the Pokémon this card is attached to takes 40 less damage from attacks from your opponent's Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
This card acts like a shield that only works when you are ahead in the game. It reduces the damage your Pokemon takes by 40, which can be enough to stop an attack from knocking it out.
Which deck it belongs in
It suits decks that aim to secure Prize cards quickly and then protect their remaining Pokemon. This strategy works well for players who prefer a steady defensive approach over aggressive attacks.
- •Reduces damage significantly
- •Encourages strategic play
- •Protects key Pokemon
- •Only works when winning the prize count
- •Ineffective if behind in Prizes
- •Takes up a Tool slot
Check your Prize card count before using it to ensure the damage reduction will actually apply.
Defiance Vests are worn by Pokemon who refuse to back down from a challenge.
Explain to your child that this card is most useful when they have already taken some of their opponent's Prize cards.
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