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Cards/Karate Belt
Karate Belt card from the Unified Minds set
Illustration by Yoshinobu Saito. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Karate Belt

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A Tool card that reduces attack costs when you are ahead in the game.

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What this card does

The Karate Belt is a Trainer card of the Tool type.

You attach it to one of your Active Pokemon.

It makes Fighting Energy cheaper for that Pokemon's attacks.

What it does

Karate Belt

If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, the attacks of the Pokémon this card is attached to cost Fighting less.

This card acts as a reward for leading the match. When you are closer to winning by having fewer Prizes taken, it lowers the energy cost of Fighting type attacks.

Which deck it belongs in

It fits best in decks that rely on Fighting Energy and want to play aggressively when ahead. It is less useful if your opponent is leading or if your deck uses other energy types.

Strengths
  • Reduces attack costs
  • Rewards winning position
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Inactive when behind
  • Requires Fighting Energy
  • One Pokemon only
Pro tip

Keep checking your Prize card count to know if the discount is active.

Good to know

Karate Belts are worn by trainers who specialise in fighting style Pokemon.

Note for the parent

Ask your child which Pokemon they attached it to and whether they currently have more Prize cards left than their opponent.

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