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Metal Energy
Unseen Forces 97/115 • rare
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 97/115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2005
- Market price
- $1.67
- Artist
- Milky Isobe
What it does
Damage done by attacks to the Pokémon that Metal Energy is attached to is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). Ignore this effect if the Pokémon that Metal Energy is attached to isn't Metal. Metal Energy provides Metal Energy. (Doesn't count as a basic Energy card.)
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Where it came from
The Metal Energy card from the Unseen Forces expansion was released in 2005 as part of a pivotal set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was unique for reintroducing the Pokémon-ex mechanic alongside a focus on Generation II Pokémon, specifically those found in the Johto region. As a special energy card, it served the mechanical purpose of providing Metal-type energy while also offering protective benefits to the Pokémon to which it was attached, reflecting the defensive nature associated with the Steel type in the game's meta at the time.
The design of this card follows the aesthetic standards established by The Pokémon Company and Creatures Inc. during the mid-2000s, utilizing the distinct border and holographic foil treatments common to the era's rare releases. The artwork captures the metallic, industrial essence of the energy type through minimalist and sleek design cues. It was well-received by players for its utility in competitive play, as it provided essential defensive synergy for various Steel-type archetypes that were popular within the tournament circuits during the 2005-2006 season.
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