What kind of card is Bench Shield?

Bench Shield is a Pokémon Tool card, which is a specific type of Trainer card used to enhance Pokémon in play with various effects.

What does Bench Shield do in the game?

Bench Shield prevents all damage from attacks to the Pokémon it's attached to, as long as that Pokémon is on your Bench.

Can Bench Shield be attached to any Pokémon?

It can be attached to any of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it.

What happens to Bench Shield if the attached Pokémon is Knocked Out?

If the Pokémon Bench Shield is attached to is Knocked Out, Bench Shield is discarded.

Who illustrated the artwork for this card?

The artwork for this Bench Shield card was illustrated by Wataru Kawahara.

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Bench ShieldArceus #83 Pokémon Card

Name: Bench Shield — Arceus #83
Brand: Pokémon TCG
Price: 1.25 USD
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Arceus·#83·2009

Bench Shield is a useful Trainer card from the Diamond & Pearl era, designed to protect Pokémon on the player's Bench. This specific card, #83 from the 2009 Arceus set, is a common variant known for its strategic utility rather than its rarity. Here, you will find a comprehensive overview, including its card mechanics, the illustrator's style, and its historical context within the Pokémon TCG. Collectors and players interested in era-specific gameplay or completing their Arceus set will find insights into its collectibility and common questions answered in the FAQ.

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Card Number: #83
Release Date: November 3, 2009
Language: EN
Set Code: ar

Bench Shield is a Pokémon Tool card, not a Pokémon itself. Therefore, it doesn't have a Pokédex entry, natural habitat, diet, or evolution line. Pokémon Tool cards are a specific category of Trainer cards introduced in the Pokémon Trading Card Game to enhance the abilities of Pokémon in play. They represent various items that Pokémon can hold or use in the Pokémon world. Bench Shield, as its name suggests, is designed to protect Pokémon on the player's Bench. Trainer cards, including Pokémon Tools, have been a fundamental part of the Pokémon TCG since its inception in the late 1990s, evolving in their mechanics and design over the different generations of the game. This particular card was released in the Diamond & Pearl series era, a period known for introducing new game mechanics and strategies. Its role is purely strategic within the game, offering defensive utility rather than representing a living creature from the Pokémon universe.