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Cobalion-EX

Plasma Storm / #93/135

Cobalion-EX

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Plasma Storm
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Eske Yoshinob
Source reference
bw8-93

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The Pokémon’s story

Cobalion holds a leader’s place in a Unovan legend. Alongside Terrakion and Virizion, it is said to have faced humans to defend Pokémon in danger. Entries credit it with a body and will of iron, but also a calm temperament. Even an aggressive opponent is said to retreat before it. The story of its protection therefore combines power with restraint: the legend shows it standing against humans alongside two other protectors of Unova’s Pokémon.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Sword explicitly names Terrakion and Virizion as Cobalion’s companions in the Unovan legend. Pokémon Shield adds that it has a leader’s bearing from birth. These two entries explain its distinctive position among the three protectors.

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Card details

HP
180
Type (source)
Metal
Pokédex number
638
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fire ×2
Resistance (source)
Psychic -20

Printed card text — English

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Attacks

Righteous Edge

Cost: Metal

Damage: 30

Discard a Special Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Steel Bullet

Cost: Metal · Metal · Colorless

Damage: 100

This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.

Documented variants

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  • Normal
  • normal · standard

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