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Gym Trainer card from the Silver Tempest set
Illustration by Hideki Ishikawa. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Supporter

Gym Trainer

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A support card that helps you recover from setbacks by drawing extra cards.

SupporterBeginner to play

What this card does

The card allows you to draw two cards from your deck.

If any of your Pokemon were knocked out during the opponent's previous turn, you draw an additional two cards.

What it does

Gym Trainer

Draw 2 cards. If any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn, draw 2 more cards.

This card acts as a safety net when things go wrong in the game. It rewards you with more resources if your team suffered damage on the last turn.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on drawing many cards to find key items or Pokemon. It is useful in strategies where losing a Pokemon temporarily is part of the plan.

Strengths
  • Recovers from losses
  • Draws extra cards
  • Supports recovery strategies
Watch out for
  • Ineffective without losses
  • Requires specific timing
  • Dependent on game state
Pro tip

Use this card immediately after your opponent knocks out one of your Pokemon to maximise the card draw.

Good to know

Gym Trainers are skilled coaches who help Pokemon Masters improve their battle techniques.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that this card is most powerful when they have just lost a Pokemon, as it gives them a chance to catch up quickly.

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