Galar Mine
Rotated OutA Stadium card that makes it harder to switch your Pokemon out of battle.
What this card does
The card stays in play and applies a global effect.
It adds two Colorless Energy to the Retreat Cost of both Active Pokémon.
Galar Mine
The Retreat Cost of both Active Pokémon is ColorlessColorless more.
Retreat Cost is the number of Energy you must discard to swap your Active Pokemon with one from your bench. This card makes that process more expensive for everyone, which can trap players in a bad position.
Which deck it belongs in
It suits decks that want to control the pace of the game by limiting movement. It works well if your strategy relies on keeping your current Pokemon in play longer than your opponent expects.
- •Controls board movement
- •Traps opponents
- •Disrupts strategy
- •Increases your own costs too
- •Limits flexibility
- •Requires energy management
Use this card when you have a strong defender on the bench who can afford the extra retreat cost.
Galar Mine is a location in the Galar region where miners work to extract valuable resources.
Explain that staying put costs more energy, so players must think carefully before trying to swap their Pokemon.
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