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Cobalion

Black Bolt / #144/86

Cobalion

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Black Bolt
Rarity (source)
Illustration rare
Illustrator
hncl
Source reference
sv10.5b-144

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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
120
Type (source)
Metal
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
638
Regulation mark
I
Retreat cost
2 Energy

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Righteous Edge

Cost: Metal

Damage: 20

Discard a Special Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Metal Arms

Cost: Metal · Metal · Colorless

Damage: 80+

If this Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool attached, this attack does 40 more damage.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Holographic
  • holo · standard

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