Name: Time-Space Distortion
Type: Trainer
Sub-Type: Normal
Set: Mysterious Treasures
Card#: 124/123
Rarity: Secret Rare
Text: Flip 3 coins. For each heads, search your discard pile for a Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.
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Today we look at the new Normal Trainer and Secret Rare from Mysterious Treasures, Time-Space Distortion. Flip three coins and get back a Pokémon from the discard for each heads. Odds are good this won’t fail: there’s just one outcome (Tails, Tails, Tails) versus seven other outcomes that result in at least one Pokémon.
It’s a Normal Trainer so there’s no issues like there would be if it was another form of Trainer (or card that used to be classified as a Trainer, like Supporters). It is a good way to get back a Level X Pokémon without any real hassle. It is a good way to get a TecH Pokémon back without any hassle. With luck, it can get an entire Evolution line back to your hand…
Simply put, this card is good. Even I don’t think I can explain why anymore clearly. Fails roughly 1-in-8 times, but it’s a Normal Trainer so who cares?
Ratings
Unlimited: 1/10 – Here I’d go with the reliable alternatives, like Pokémon Retriever and the easy searching options.
Modified: 8/10 – It’s not overly broken, just so simple-but useful.
Limited: 10/10 – As long as you pull even one useful Pokémon, the chance to bring it back is sick in such a format.