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Bench Shield — Arceus Pokémon card

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Bench Shield

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.

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Last updated: April 7, 2026

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