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Metal Energy
Emerald 88/106 • rare
- Set
- Emerald
- Number
- 88/106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2005
- Market price
- $1.27
- 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 card.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Metal Energy card from the 2005 EX Emerald set represents a significant moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's history, as it marked the introduction of Metal-type energy cards in a standard expansion set. During the EX series, Metal energy was originally exclusive to specialized starter decks or promotional items, making its inclusion as a pullable rare card in the Emerald set a notable development for competitive players who needed to power up Steel-type Pokémon.
The design of the card follows the aesthetic standards of the EX era, characterized by the clean, minimalist layout of the energy symbol set against a distinct metallic-hued background. Designed to be both functional and visually distinct, the artwork serves the pragmatic purpose of identifying energy types at a glance during gameplay. It was well-received by players at the time for increasing the accessibility of the Metal typing, which had previously been restricted by limited card availability.
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