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Cards/Switching Cups
Switching Cups card from the Evolving Skies set
Illustration by Ryo Ueda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Item

Switching Cups

Rotated Out

A simple way to swap cards between your hand and deck.

ItemBeginner to play

What this card does

You take the top card from your deck.

You put it into your hand.

You take a card from your hand and put it on top of your deck.

What it does

Switching Cups

Switch a card from your hand with the top card of your deck.

This Item card lets you change which cards are in play by swapping positions. It is useful when you need a specific card that is currently stuck at the bottom of your deck.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits any deck where players draw from the top of their pile regularly. It helps keep key cards accessible without shuffling.

Strengths
  • Card access
  • Flexibility
  • Simplicity
Watch out for
  • Reveals top card
  • Limited use per turn
Pro tip

Use it when you know exactly which card you need next.

Good to know

Trainer cards like this help players manage their resources during a match.

Note for the parent

Remind your child to place the swapped card back on top of the deck, not just anywhere in it.

Free, for parents

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