Escape Rope
Rotated OutA trainer card that forces both players to swap their active Pokemon.
What this card does
Each player must choose one of their benched Pokemon and move it to the active spot.
The opponent makes this choice before you do.
Escape Rope
Each player switches their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon. Your opponent switches first. (If a player does not have a Benched Pokémon, they don't switch Pokémon.)
This card creates a simultaneous swap where your opponent picks first. It is useful for escaping dangerous attacks or changing the battle dynamic unexpectedly.
Which deck it belongs in
It suits decks that rely on switching strategies or need to avoid specific attack types. It works well in competitive play to disrupt an opponent's setup.
- •Forced swap
- •Unpredictable outcome
- •Strategic disruption
- •Opponent picks first
- •No benched Pokemon available
- •May help the opponent
Use this when your active Pokemon is in trouble but be careful if you have no replacements.
Trainer cards like Escape Rope represent items that help trainers manage their battle strategy.
Explain to your child that they must wait for their opponent to pick their new Pokemon before making their own choice.
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