XY·#124·2014
The Red Card is a strategic Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a key disruptor introduced in the XY era. This specific printing from the 2014 XY base set, though a common card, is notable for its impact on competitive play and its sleek, modern artwork. Here, visitors will find a comprehensive overview, including the card's mechanics, its edition history, and insights into its role in the game.
Read more ↓The Red Card is an Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a unique type of Trainer card that doesn't feature a Pokémon but instead represents a strategic action or tool. Item cards are crucial for manipulating the game state, drawing cards, searching the deck, or disrupting an opponent's strategy. Unlike Pokémon, these cards do not have a specific generation, habitat, diet, or evolution line, as they are conceptual game mechanics rather than biological entities within the Pokémon world. Their role in the games and anime is primarily as plot devices or strategic elements, such as items used by trainers to aid their Pokémon in battle or during their journeys. The concept of a "Red Card" itself is a universal symbol of caution or dismissal, commonly seen in sports. In the context of the Pokémon TCG, it embodies a disruptive action, forcing an opponent to alter their hand. This card was introduced during the XY era, a period that saw many innovative Trainer cards designed to speed up gameplay and create dynamic interactions.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
