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Cards/Vitality Band
Vitality Band card from the Scarlet & Violet set
Illustration by Studio Bora Inc.. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Vitality Band

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A simple tool that boosts attack damage.

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What this card does

The Vitality Band is a Trainer card of the Tool type.

It attaches to one of your Pokemon.

The attacks of that Pokemon deal 10 more damage to the Active Pokemon.

What it does

Vitality Band

The attacks of the Pokémon this card is attached to do 10 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

This card adds a flat ten points to any attack used by the Pokemon holding it. It matters because those extra points can turn a losing hit into a winning one or finish off an opponent's Pokemon faster.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on strong attacks to defeat opponents quickly. It works well with Pokemon that have high base damage but need a little help to secure the win.

Strengths
  • Adds consistent damage
  • Simple to use
  • Affects final result
Watch out for
  • One card per Pokemon limit
  • Does not bypass immunity
  • Requires attachment time
Pro tip

Attach it to your strongest attacker just before you play an attack.

Good to know

Trainer cards like this help trainers support their Pokemon in battle.

Note for the parent

Explain that the tool stays attached until it is removed or the Pokemon is switched out.

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