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Cards/Protective Orb
Protective Orb card from the Unseen Forces set
Illustration by Ryo Ueda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Protective Orb

Rotated Out

A tool that stops damage from weaknesses.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

Attach this card to one of your Evolved Pokémon that does not already have a tool.

The attached Pokémon has no weakness while the tool is on it.

Discard the tool if it ends up on a Basic Pokémon or a Pokémon-ex.

What it does

Protective Orb

Attach Protective Orb to 1 of your Evolved Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex) that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it. If the Pokémon Protective Orb is attached to is a Basic Pokémon or Pokémon-ex, discard Protective Orb. As long as Protective Orb is attached to a Pokémon, that Pokémon has no Weakness.

This Trainer card removes the weakness of an Evolved Pokémon. It matters because it stops opponents from dealing extra damage based on that weakness.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks built around strong Evolved Pokémon that usually have a glaring weakness. It helps protect your key attackers from being knocked out easily.

Strengths
  • Removes weakness
  • Protects attackers
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Cannot go on Basic Pokémon
  • Cannot go on Pokémon-ex
  • Must be empty of other tools
Pro tip

Check the Pokémon type to see if removing its weakness makes it harder for your opponent to win.

Good to know

The name suggests it shields the wearer from harmful energy.

Note for the parent

Make sure you only attach it to an Evolved Pokémon and not a Basic one or a Pokémon-ex.

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