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Ancient Technical Machine [Steel]
Hidden Legends 86/101 • uncommon
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Number
- 86/101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2004
- Market price
- $0.54
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
If the Defending Pokémon has a Poké-Power or Poké-Body, choose up to 2 basic Energy cards attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and attach them to the Defending Pokémon.
Attach this card to 1 of your Evolved Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex and Pokémon that has an owner in its name) in play. That Pokémon may use this card's attack instead of its own. At the end of your turn, discard Ancient Technical Machine [Steel].
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in the 2004 Hidden Legends expansion, this card represents the Ancient Technical Machine (TM) mechanic introduced during the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX era. These cards were designed to be attached to Pokémon as tools, granting them access to specific moves they would not otherwise possess, thereby adding a layer of strategic versatility to deck construction during a period of rapid evolution in the game's competitive meta.
The artwork, executed by illustrator Kagemaru Himeno, captures the distinct aesthetic of the ancient, mechanical artifacts featured in the Gen III games. Himeno, a veteran artist for the franchise, focused on a sleek, industrial design that emphasized the machine's functional appearance. Upon release, the card was received as a useful tactical niche player, particularly for its ability to provide Steel-type coverage, cementing its place as a recognizable piece of mid-2000s card design.
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