Rare Candy
“Rare Candy” (A4b-315) is a Trainer card from the Deluxe Pack: ex set in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Its type is Item, and its effect is: Choose 1 of your Basic Pokémon in play. If you have a Stage 2 card in your hand that evolves from that Pokémon, put that card onto the Basic Pokémon to evolve it, skipping the Stage 1. You can't use this card during your first turn or on a Basic Pokémon that was put into play this turn.
Use this Rare Candy page to confirm its set, pack sources, and deck roles before adding Rare Candy to your collection.
Rare Candy Basic Info
Rare Candy Card Details
Illustrator·Toyste BeachEffect
Choose 1 of your Basic Pokémon in play. If you have a Stage 2 card in your hand that evolves from that Pokémon, put that card onto the Basic Pokémon to evolve it, skipping the Stage 1. You can't use this card during your first turn or on a Basic Pokémon that was put into play this turn.
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