Guardians Rising·#124·2017
Enhanced Hammer is a pivotal Trainer Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, renowned for its disruptive ability against Special Energy. This specific printing hails from the 2017 Guardians Rising set, a common card that stands out for its consistent competitive utility rather than its rarity. Here, visitors will discover the card's mechanics, its illustrator's style, and its place within the Sun & Moon era. This page appeals to both players seeking strategic insights and collectors interested in set completion, with the FAQ addressing common inquiries about its function and origin.
Read more ↓Enhanced Hammer is an Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to disrupt an opponent's strategy by removing Special Energy cards. As a Trainer card, it doesn't represent a specific Pokémon species, but rather an object that can be used by a Trainer during battle. Item cards are a crucial part of the game, providing various effects to influence the flow of play, from drawing cards to searching the deck or manipulating Energy. The concept of "hammers" in the Pokémon TCG often relates to discarding Energy, with different versions targeting basic or special Energy, or even entire attached Energy cards. These types of cards have been present across many generations of the game, evolving in their specific effects and utility as the game's mechanics have changed. Their role is to provide strategic options for players to counter powerful Pokémon that rely on specific Energy types or large amounts of Energy to attack. The design of such cards often features tools or devices that metaphorically "break" or "remove" something from the opponent's side of the field.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
