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Cards/Island Hermit
Island Hermit card from the Dragon Frontiers set
Illustration by Kouki Saitou. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Supporter

Island Hermit

Rotated Out

A Supporter card that reveals your opponent's hidden resources before you draw new cards.

SupporterBeginner to play

What this card does

You place this card next to your Active Pokemon until the end of your turn.

You choose up to two Prize cards from your opponent and show them face up for the rest of the game.

You draw two cards from your deck.

What it does

Island Hermit

You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card. Choose up to 2 of your Prize cards and put them face up. (These cards remain face up for the rest of the game.) Draw 2 cards.

This card gives you a permanent glimpse into your opponent's safety net by revealing their Prize cards. It also helps you refresh your hand with two new cards to keep your strategy moving.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on knowing what the opponent is protecting or planning to use. The extra draw helps maintain momentum in longer matches.

Strengths
  • Information advantage
  • Hand refresh
  • Prize control
Watch out for
  • One use per turn limit
  • Permanent exposure of prizes
  • Requires opponent to have prizes
Pro tip

Use this when you suspect your opponent is saving a powerful card in their Prize pile.

Good to know

Island Hermit is a fictional Pokemon designed for the Trading Card Game and does not appear in the video games.

Note for the parent

Remind your child they can only play one Supporter card per turn so they do not break the rules.

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