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Dark Metal Energy
Team Rocket Returns 94/109 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 94/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2004
- Market price
- $5.81
- Artist
- Takumi Akabane
What it does
Attach Dark Metal Energy to 1 of your Pokémon. While in play, Dark Metal Energy provides Darkness Energy and Metal Energy, but provides only 1 Energy at a time. (Doesn't count as a basic Energy card when not in play and has no effect other than providing Energy.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Dark Metal Energy card was introduced in the 2004 Team Rocket Returns expansion, a set that revisited the villainous themes of the original Team Rocket series. Released during the EX series era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this card served as a specialized energy source designed to support the 'Dark' versions of Pokémon featured throughout the set, providing both standard metal-type energy utility and specific combat advantages for themed decks.
The design aesthetic for the Team Rocket Returns expansion shifted toward a darker, more dramatic visual language to reflect the influence of the villainous organization. The illustration and layout work were managed by the internal team at Creatures Inc. and The Pokémon Company, focusing on metallic textures and ominous color palettes that differentiated these cards from the standard energy releases of the time. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its tactical value in competitive play, particularly for its ability to reduce damage when attached to Pokémon that matched its specific thematic requirements.
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