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Hard Charm card from the XY set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Hard Charm

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A handy tool that takes a small bite out of incoming damage.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

The Hard Charm is a Trainer card you attach to one of your Pokemon.

It reduces any damage from an opponent's attack by 20 points.

What it does

Hard Charm

Any damage done to the Pokémon this card is attached to by an opponent's attack is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

This card acts like a tiny shield for your chosen Pokemon. It lowers the final damage total by twenty, which can be the difference between a knockout and survival in tight matches.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on keeping a specific Pokemon alive for longer turns. It works well when you need to protect a key attacker or defender from heavy hits.

Strengths
  • Damage reduction
  • Survival boost
  • Simple mechanic
Watch out for
  • Fixed value only
  • One Pokemon limit
Pro tip

Attach this to the Pokemon that is most likely to take a big hit from the opponent.

Good to know

Charm cards are often given as lucky gifts to bring good fortune and safety.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that this card only affects damage, so it will not stop effects like confusion or paralysis.

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