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Cards/Heavy Helmet
Heavy Helmet card from the Mega Rising set
Illustration by Toyste Beach. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Heavy Helmet

A tool that reduces damage for heavy Pokemon.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

The Heavy Helmet is a Trainer card of the Tool type.

It attaches to a Pokemon with a Retreat Cost of 3 or more.

When your opponent attacks that Pokemon, it takes 20 less damage.

What it does

Heavy Helmet

If the Pokémon this card is attached to has a Retreat Cost of 3 or more, it takes −20 damage from attacks from your opponent's Pokémon.

This card acts as protective gear for bulky Pokemon. It lowers the damage they receive by 20 points during battles.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks built around large and heavy Pokemon with high Retreat Costs. These cards often struggle to move, so this tool helps them survive longer.

Strengths
  • Reduces incoming damage
  • Suits bulky Pokemon
  • Inexpensive protection
Watch out for
  • Only works on heavy Pokemon
  • Does not stop all damage
  • Requires attachment
Pro tip

Attach it to your strongest defender to keep them in the fight longer.

Good to know

Heavy Helmets are used by trainers who need extra protection during intense battles.

Note for the parent

Check that the Pokemon you attach it to has a Retreat Cost of at least 3 before playing.

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