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Cards/Sky Pillar
Sky Pillar card from the Celestial Storm set
Illustration by Ryo Ueda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stadium

Sky Pillar

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A Stadium card that shields every Pokemon on the bench from attack effects.

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What this card does

The opponent's attacks cannot hurt Benched Pokemon in any way.

This protection applies to both players' Benched Pokemon.

What it does

Sky Pillar

Prevent all effects of the opponent’s attacks, including damage, done to Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent’s).

This card stops all negative effects of attacks, such as paralysis or confusion, from reaching your Benched Pokemon. It also blocks damage to them, meaning they stay safe while your active Pokemon takes the hits.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on keeping their bench healthy for future turns. It is useful when you need to protect weaker support Pokemon from being knocked out by side effects.

Strengths
  • Bench protection
  • Status prevention
  • Universal shield
Watch out for
  • Blocks damage for both players
  • Does not protect the active Pokemon
Pro tip

Use this card when your opponent has a powerful attack that causes bad status conditions, as it will stop those effects from landing on anyone.

Good to know

Sky Pillar is a tall tower in the Hoenn region where legendary birds are said to rest.

Note for the parent

Remember that this card protects both sides, so your opponent's Benched Pokemon are also safe from attack effects while it is in play.

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