Metal Energy

Printed language: English · Energy

Set (printed edition): XY trainer Kit (Bisharp)
Rarity (source): Common
Illustrator: Not specified
Source reference: tk-xy-b-10

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The role of this Energy

A basic Metal Energy helps meet the cost of an attack marked with the Metal symbol. The Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism rulebook highlights the endurance often associated with Pokémon of this type. That resilience nevertheless comes from the Pokémon cards and their effects, rather than a shield automatically granted by every Metal Energy. The catalogue therefore distinguishes basic Energy cards without effect text from older printings of the same name that have a special rule.

Rule background shared by basic Energy cards of this type; this card’s edition and finish remain distinct.

A detail worth noticing

During the Diamond & Pearl era, Pokémon presented a basic Metal Energy as a new addition. Older versions bearing the same name could reduce damage through their own text. This historical detail explains why a printing’s effect should be read before it is classified as a basic card.

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Card details

Energy type (source): Normal

Documented variants

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Normal
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