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Cards/Pokémon Collector
Pokémon Collector card from the HeartGold SoulSilver set
Illustration by Masakazu Fukuda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Supporter

Pokémon Collector

Rotated Out

A reliable way to find the basic Pokemon you need to start your game.

SupporterBeginner to play

What this card does

You search your deck for up to three Basic Pokemon cards.

You show these cards to your opponent before adding them to your hand.

You must shuffle your deck after using this card.

What it does

Pokémon Collector

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. Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Pokémon, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

This Trainer card helps you find the fundamental building blocks of your team quickly. It matters because it ensures you have the right Pokemon to begin playing, rather than drawing random cards.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits any deck that relies on specific Basic Pokemon to function well from the start. It is particularly useful for strategies that need to set up their board quickly.

Strengths
  • Consistent search
  • Low cost
  • Flexible targets
Watch out for
  • One per turn limit
  • Deck shuffling required
  • Only Basic Pokemon
Pro tip

Use it early in the game to secure your key pieces before the opponent can disrupt your strategy.

Good to know

In the games, Professor Oak's assistant helps trainers by providing essential items and information.

Note for the parent

Remind your child they can only play one Supporter card per turn, so this choice is significant.

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