Super Rod (BREAKthrough 149) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Super Rod is an Uncommon Trainer card from the BREAKthrough set, numbered 149. It offers a reliable way to recycle Pokémon and basic Energy from the discard pile, underscoring the tactical depth of the BREAKthrough expansion.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: xy8-149
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Subtypes: Item
• Series: XY
• Set Code: xy8
• Pokémon: Super Rod
• Illustrator: Toyste Beach
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules Text: Shuffle 3 in any combination of Pokémon and basic Energy cards from your discard pile into your deck. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
• Image URL: /images/xy8/xy8-149.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Super Rod appears in the BREAKthrough set (xy8) as card number 149. It is classified as an Uncommon card and features artwork by Toyste Beach. No other print variants are documented for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Super Rod card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (xy8), card number (149), and the distinctive illustration by Toyste Beach.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its rules text allows players to shuffle three cards from their discard pile into their deck and to play multiple Item cards during their turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve to prevent scuffs and edge wear.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Maintaining clean surfaces and sharp edges helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Super Rod appears as an Uncommon Item card with practical gameplay utility and clean artwork by Toyste Beach. It fits well within the XY series’ focus on strategic deck management.
• No other sets or reprints are known for this exact card printing.