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Cards/Escape Board
Escape Board card from the Ultra Prism set
Illustration by Toyste Beach. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Escape Board

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A tool that makes your Pokemon easier to move around.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

The card reduces the retreat cost of the attached Pokemon by Colorless energy.

It allows the Pokemon to retreat even if it is Asleep or Paralyzed.

What it does

Escape Board

The Retreat Cost of the Pokémon this card is attached to is Colorless less, and it can retreat even if it’s Asleep or Paralyzed.

This Tool card attaches to a Pokemon and lowers the energy needed to move it back to your bench. It also solves the problem of being unable to retreat while status conditions like Sleep or Paralysis are active.

Which deck it belongs in

It fits well in decks where you need to frequently switch out key Pokemon to avoid damage or attacks.

Strengths
  • Retreat cost reduction
  • Status condition bypass
  • Bench safety
Watch out for
  • Requires attachment
  • One specific use case
Pro tip

Attach this to a Pokemon that is often targeted by attacks with high damage to keep it safe on the bench.

Good to know

Trainer cards like this represent special equipment used by Pokemon trainers during battles.

Note for the parent

Remember that this card must be attached to a Pokemon to work and cannot be used on its own.

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