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Cards/Harlequin
Harlequin card from the White Flare set
Illustration by Teeziro. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Supporter

Harlequin

Flips the table on card drawing.

SupporterBeginner to play

What this card does

Each player shuffles their hand into their deck.

Flip a coin to decide who gets more cards.

What it does

Harlequin

Each player shuffles their hand into their deck. Then, flip a coin. If heads, you draw 5 cards, and your opponent draws 3 cards. If tails, you draw 3 cards, and your opponent draws 5 cards.

Harlequin's ability is unpredictable, giving players a chance to gain an unexpected advantage in card count during the game.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that need quick card draw or can benefit from disrupting your opponent's hand size.

Strengths
  • Introduces randomness into the game
  • Can significantly alter a player's card advantage
Watch out for
  • The outcome is unpredictable, so timing is crucial
  • It can be risky if used too early in the game
Pro tip

Use Harlequin when you have a strong hand and want to keep your opponent guessing.

Good to know

Harlequin's unique ability makes it a standout supporter card, providing a strategic edge with its coin-flip mechanic.

Note for the parent

This card adds an element of surprise and strategy to games; encourage kids to think about when to use it based on their current situation.

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