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Cards/Rocky Helmet
Rocky Helmet card from the Space-Time Smackdown set
Illustration by Ayaka Yoshida. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Rocky Helmet

A tool that punishes attackers for hitting your active Pokemon.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

This Trainer card attaches to one of your Pokemon.

If the opponent's attack damages your active Pokemon, it deals 20 damage back to them.

What it does

Rocky Helmet

If the Pokémon this card is attached to is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon, do 20 damage to the Attacking Pokémon.

Rocky Helmet acts as a defensive counter. It ensures that any opponent who manages to hit your active Pokemon takes damage in return.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that rely on durable Pokemon to stay in play. It works well when you want to discourage opponents from attacking your main attacker directly.

Strengths
  • Punishes attackers
  • Protects active Pokemon
  • Deters direct hits
Watch out for
  • Requires specific setup
  • Only works on active spot
  • Depends on opponent's moves
Pro tip

Attach this to your strongest defender to maximise the chance of triggering the damage.

Good to know

Rocky Helmet is a Tool card from the Space-Time Smackdown set.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that this card only triggers if the attached Pokemon is currently in the Active Spot and takes damage.

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