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

Muscle Band

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A simple tool that boosts your Pokemon's attack power.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

The Muscle Band is a Trainer card of the Tool type.

You attach it to one of your Pokemon during the game.

It adds 20 damage to that Pokemon's attacks.

What it does

Muscle Band

The attacks of the Pokémon this card is attached to do 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

This tool increases the damage output of your Pokemon by a flat 20 points. This extra power helps you defeat opponent Pokemon faster and can turn close matches in your favour.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on strong single hits rather than many small attacks. It works well for players who want to finish games quickly.

Strengths
  • Increases damage
  • Simple effect
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • One per Pokemon limit
  • Does not affect Weakness
  • Requires attachment
Pro tip

Attach it to your strongest attacker for the biggest impact.

Good to know

Trainers use these bands to help their Pokemon lift heavier weights during training.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that this card makes their Pokemon stronger but does not change the type or any other abilities.

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