Protective Poncho
A tool that stops damage while your Pokemon waits on the bench.
What this card does
This Trainer card attaches to a Pokemon as a Tool.
It provides protection only when that Pokemon is on your Bench.
While attached, it prevents all damage from opponent attacks and Abilities.
Protective Poncho
As long as the Pokémon this card is attached to is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to that Pokémon by your opponent's attacks and Abilities.
This card acts like a shield for your reserve Pokemon. It ensures they stay healthy until you choose to bring them into play.
Which deck it belongs in
It suits decks that rely on switching Pokemon frequently. It protects your bench units from being worn down by damage.
- •Bench safety
- •Damage prevention
- •Reserve health
- •Inactive in play
- •Bench only
- •No active protection
Attach this to a strong Pokemon you plan to use later so it arrives ready to fight.
Poncho is not a real Pokemon but the name suggests a protective garment.
Remember the protection only works while the Pokemon is on the Bench, not when it is playing in the Active spot.
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