Collector’s Guide: Switch (FireRed LeafGreen #102)

Switch (ex6-102) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Switch is a Common Trainer card from the FireRed LeafGreen set, numbered 102. Its simple, reliable effect—swapping your Active Pokémon with one on the Bench—makes it a perennial staple for flexible board positioning.

Quick Facts

set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
FireRed LeafGreen 102 Common Hiromichi Sugiyama
  • Card Number: 102
  • Set: FireRed LeafGreen (ex6)
  • Type: Item
  • Stage: Item (non-Pokémon)
  • Retreat Cost: 0
  • Rarity: Common
  • Illustrator: Hiromichi Sugiyama
  • Image URL: /images/ex6/ex6-102.jpg

Key Printings

Printed only in FireRed LeafGreen (ex6). As a basic Item card, it has no HP or attacks and exists solely for its switching effect. It does not evolve from or into any other cards.

Variants & Identifiers

  • No known print variants.
  • Identified by set code “ex6-102” and Common rarity.
  • Subtype: Item.
  • Carries no elemental types, weaknesses, or resistances.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Rule text: “Switch 1 of your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.”
A straightforward utility effect that enables repositioning and preserves momentum during gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common, non-holographic card, standard sleeves and a binder or card box are sufficient. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight to protect both artwork and card stock.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

  • FireRed LeafGreen (ex6): The sole printing, aligned with the FireRed and LeafGreen era and featuring practical Item cards like Switch.

Switch (FireRed LeafGreen) #102

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Switch (FireRed LeafGreen) #102

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