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Space Center card from the Deoxys set
Illustration by Ryo Ueda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stadium

Space Center

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A Stadium card that shuts down powerful abilities on most basic Pokemon.

StadiumBeginner to play

What this card does

This card stays in play until another Stadium card is played.

It ignores Poké-Bodies on all Basic Pokémon for both players.

The rule does not apply to Pokémon-ex or cards with an owner in their name.

What it does

Space Center

This card stays in play when you play it. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play. Ignore Poké-Bodies for all Basic Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) (excluding Pokémon-ex and Pokémon that has an owner in its name).

Stadium cards change the rules of the game while they are active. This one stops most basic Pokemon from using their special passive abilities, which can stop strong effects before they happen.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on basic Pokemon with disruptive abilities. It helps when you want to neutralise those effects for both sides.

Strengths
  • Stops passive abilities
  • Works on opponent's side
  • Long lasting presence
Watch out for
  • Ignored by Pokemon-ex
  • Ignored by named owners
  • Replaced by other Stadiums
Pro tip

Play it early to lock in the effect before your opponent can bring out a Pokémon-ex.

Good to know

Space Centers are real places where scientists study space and launch rockets.

Note for the parent

Ask your child if they have other Stadium cards because the second one will discard this one from play.

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