Guardians Rising·#121·2017
Choice Band is a pivotal Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a Trainer card of the Item subtype that offers a significant strategic advantage. This card, from the 2017 Guardians Rising set, was a common rarity but became a highly sought-after staple in competitive play due to its powerful effect. Here, you'll discover the detailed mechanics of the card, including its effect of boosting damage against specific Pokémon, and its place in TCG history.
Read more ↓Choice Band is an Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to enhance the damage output of a Pokémon. As it is an Item card and not a Pokémon, it does not have a specific Pokémon species, Pokédex lore, natural habitat, diet, behavior, generation introduced, evolution line, or type matchups. Instead, its role is purely mechanical within the game, serving as a strategic tool for players. Item cards, like Choice Band, are essential components of many competitive decks, providing utility, damage boosts, or other advantages that can shift the tide of battle. They represent various objects, tools, or support items from the Pokémon video games and anime, translated into game-altering effects. Choice Band specifically draws inspiration from the Choice Band item in the main series Pokémon games, which also boosts a Pokémon's attack power but locks it into using only one move. In the TCG, its effect is similarly focused on increasing damage, making it a valuable asset for aggressive strategies.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
