What set is this Rocky Helmet card from?

This Rocky Helmet card is from the Boundaries Crossed set, which was released in 2012 as part of the Black & White era of the Pokémon TCG.

Yes, this is a secret rare card, indicated by its card number 153/149, meaning it is rarer than typical cards in the set.

What does the Rocky Helmet card do in the game?

When attached to your Active Pokémon, if that Pokémon is damaged by an opponent's attack, the Attacking Pokémon takes 2 damage counters, even if your Pokémon is Knocked Out.

Who illustrated this card?

The artwork for this Rocky Helmet card was illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Is this card playable in current Pokémon TCG formats?

No, this card is from the Black & White era and is not legal for play in current standard Pokémon TCG formats, but it can be used in expanded or casual play.

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Rocky Helmet — Boundaries Crossed Pokémon card

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Rocky HelmetBoundaries Crossed #153 Pokémon Card

Name: Rocky Helmet — Boundaries Crossed #153
Brand: Pokémon TCG
Price: 22.24 USD
Availability: InStock

Boundaries Crossed·#153·2012

The Rocky Helmet is an iconic Item card in the Pokémon TCG, representing a defensive tool used by trainers to protect their Pokémon. This particular secret rare edition, numbered 153/149, hails from the 2012 Boundaries Crossed set during the Black & White era, making it a highly desirable and distinctive variant. Here, visitors will discover the card's unique mechanics, including its effect of dealing damage to attacking Pokémon, its illustrator, and details about its release.

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Card Number: #153
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Language: EN
Set Code: BW7

Rocky Helmet is not a Pokémon itself, but rather an Item card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As such, it doesn't have Pokédex lore, natural habitat, diet, or an evolution line. Item cards are an integral part of the Trainer card category, providing strategic advantages to players during battles. They represent various objects, tools, or support items found within the Pokémon world that trainers use to aid their Pokémon. Rocky Helmet, in particular, is a defensive item that first appeared in the main series Pokémon games as a held item that damages the attacking Pokémon when the holder is hit by a direct attack. Its inclusion in the TCG reflects this game mechanic, translating its defensive utility into card form. Trainer cards, including Item cards, have been a staple since the very beginning of the Pokémon TCG, evolving in design and effect over the different generations to keep the gameplay fresh and dynamic. This specific Rocky Helmet card hails from the Black & White era, a period known for introducing many powerful and strategic Trainer cards that shaped the competitive landscape.