Pokémon Catcher (Dark Explorers 111) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pokémon Catcher is a Rare Secret card from the Dark Explorers set, numbered 111. Its elusive rarity within the series makes it a notable piece in any Pokémon TCG collection.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Pokémon Catcher
• Set: Dark Explorers (bw5)
• Card Number: 111
• Rarity: Rare Secret
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Types: None
• Evolves From: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules Text: Switch your opponent’s Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

Key Printings

This exact printing appears solely in Dark Explorers as card number 111. Classified as a Rare Secret, it is a coveted item for collectors focusing on rare and secret cards within the Black & White series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identification is straightforward via the set code “bw5-111,” its Rare Secret status, and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its primary function is to switch the opponent’s Active Pokémon with one from their Bench, and it allows the player to use multiple Item cards during their turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider a top loader or a binder designed for secret rare cards to maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): The sole set featuring this Pokémon Catcher printing, known for its mix of powerful Trainers and rare secret cards. This card stands out as a strategic Item with unique switching capabilities and a rare secret rarity classification.