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Cards/Rock Chestplate
Rock Chestplate card from the Scarlet & Violet set
Illustration by Toyste Beach. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Rock Chestplate

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A tool that reduces incoming damage by thirty points.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

The Rock Chestplate is a Trainer card of the Tool type.

You attach it to one of your Fighting Pokémon.

It reduces the damage taken from opponent attacks by thirty.

What it does

Rock Chestplate

The {F} Pokémon this card is attached to takes 30 less damage from attacks from your opponent's Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

This item acts like extra armour for your Fighting Pokemon. It lowers the hit points lost when an enemy strikes, helping your Pokemon stay in the game longer.

Which deck it belongs in

It fits well in decks built around Fighting type Pokemon. It helps those key attackers survive heavy hits from the opponent.

Strengths
  • Damage reduction
  • Fighting support
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Limited to Fighting types
  • One Pokemon per card
  • Does not prevent damage entirely
Pro tip

Attach it before your Pokemon takes its first hit to maximise the protection.

Good to know

Rock Chestplates are worn by some Pokemon for protection against rough terrain and enemy attacks.

Note for the parent

Remind your child to attach this card to their strongest attacker early in the match.

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