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Pokémon Tools depict [[held item]]s, typically from the [[Pokémon games]] such as the [[Exp. Share]] and [[Leftovers]]. They can be attached to a [[Benched Pokémon|Benched]] or [[Active Pokémon|Active]] {{TCG|Pokémon}}, and provide a positive effect to that Pokémon as long as they remain attached. Some effects are passively applied to the Pokémon, such as increasing their {{TCG|HP}} or reducing their [[Retreat Cost]]. Others only activate when something happens to the Pokémon that a Pokémon Tool is attached to, or when that Pokémon is in the [[Active Spot]]. Many early Pokémon Tools are [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discarded]] after having their effect, but this has largely been phased out in favor of the majority of Tools remaining in play even after activating. (Some Tools, such as {{TCG|Sitrus Berry}} and [[Bursting Balloon (BREAKpoint 97)|Bursting Balloon]] do have self-discard clauses based upon being consumed or otherwise spent.) When a Pokémon is [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Knock Out|Knocked Out]], Pokémon Tools attached to them move to the [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discard pile]] as well. Players are allowed to play as many Pokémon Tool cards as they wish during their turn. | Pokémon Tools depict [[held item]]s, typically from the [[Pokémon games]] such as the [[Exp. Share]] and [[Leftovers]]. They can be attached to a [[Benched Pokémon|Benched]] or [[Active Pokémon|Active]] {{TCG|Pokémon}}, and provide a positive effect to that Pokémon as long as they remain attached. Some effects are passively applied to the Pokémon, such as increasing their {{TCG|HP}} or reducing their [[Retreat Cost]]. Others only activate when something happens to the Pokémon that a Pokémon Tool is attached to, or when that Pokémon is in the [[Active Spot]]. Many early Pokémon Tools are [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discarded]] after having their effect, but this has largely been phased out in favor of the majority of Tools remaining in play even after activating. (Some Tools, such as {{TCG|Sitrus Berry}} and [[Bursting Balloon (BREAKpoint 97)|Bursting Balloon]] do have self-discard clauses based upon being consumed or otherwise spent.) When a Pokémon is [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Knock Out|Knocked Out]], Pokémon Tools attached to them move to the [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discard pile]] as well. Players are allowed to play as many Pokémon Tool cards as they wish during their turn. | ||
A Pokémon may only have one Pokémon Tool attached to it, with {{cat|Pokémon cards that can have multiple Pokémon Tools attached|some exceptions that allow many Pokémon Tools to be attached}}. | A Pokémon may only have one Pokémon Tool attached to it, with {{cat|Pokémon cards that can have multiple Pokémon Tools attached|some exceptions that allow many Pokémon Tools to be attached}}. One such exception is the Ancient Trait [[Ancient Trait|θ Double]] from the [[Ancient Origins]] set. | ||
{{TCG|Technical Machine}} cards are a subset of Pokémon Tools that have an {{TCG|attack}} printed on them. While attached to a Pokémon, that Pokémon can use the attack on the Technical Machine instead of an attack on their own card. Some Pokémon Tools introduced later, such as the [[Scroll]]s, have a similar effect while not being Technical Machines. | {{TCG|Technical Machine}} cards are a subset of Pokémon Tools that have an {{TCG|attack}} printed on them. While attached to a Pokémon, that Pokémon can use the attack on the Technical Machine instead of an attack on their own card. Some Pokémon Tools introduced later, such as the [[Scroll]]s, have a similar effect while not being Technical Machines. | ||