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Metal Core Barrier
Unbroken Bonds 180/214 • uncommon
- Set
- Unbroken Bonds
- Number
- 180/214
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2019
- Market price
- $0.26
- Artist
- Studio Bora Inc.
What it does
Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it.
If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of your opponent's turn.
The Metal Pokémon this card is attached to takes 70 less damage from your opponent's attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Metal Core Barrier card was released in 2019 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Unbroken Bonds. This set focused on the synergy between Tag Team Pokémon, introducing new mechanics and supporting cards designed to provide defensive utility for Steel-type Pokémon. Within the competitive landscape of the era, the card was integrated into decks to help players mitigate incoming damage, reflecting the set's emphasis on strategic resource management and turn-to-turn combat adjustments.
The card features artwork by Toyste Beach, whose illustrative style emphasizes the mechanical, crystalline aesthetic associated with Steel-type items in the Pokémon universe. The design centers on the visual depiction of a defensive field, aligning with the card's function to protect the active Pokémon from damage. As an uncommon card, it served as a practical inclusion for players building competitive or casual decks, eventually becoming a staple piece of card design for those focusing on defensive playstyles during the Sun & Moon era.
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