Collectors Guide: Crushing Hammer (Kalos Starter Set #34)

Character Intro

Crushing Hammer is an Item card from the Kalos Starter Set, numbered 34. As a non-Pokémon card, it has no HP or attacks, offering a straightforward, disruptive utility for many decks.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Crushing Hammer
• Set: Kalos Starter Set (xy0)
• Card Number: 34
• Type: Item
• Stage: Item (non-Pokémon)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing of Crushing Hammer appears exclusively in the Kalos Starter Set (xy0) as card number 34. It does not evolve from any other card and features no HP or attacks, reflecting its role as an Item rather than a Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by:
– Set code: xy0
– Card number: 34
– Illustrator: 5ban Graphics

Subtype: Item. It carries no regulation mark or rarity symbol.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.

Rules text:
“Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. | You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).”

This makes Crushing Hammer a flexible and potentially disruptive tool in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

Even as a non-rare Item card with unknown rarity, store Crushing Hammer in protective sleeves to prevent edge wear and preserve artwork. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain condition, especially as part of a Kalos Starter Set collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Kalos Starter Set (xy0): Crushing Hammer debuts as a tactical Item that disrupts opponents by discarding Energy. The clean 5ban Graphics artwork complements the set’s fresh aesthetic, making it a notable inclusion despite unknown rarity and release date.