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Metal Energy
Neo Genesis 19/111 • holo-rare
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Number
- 19/111
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $27.35
- Artist
- Milky Isobe
What it does
Damage done to the Pokémon Metal Energy is attached to is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). If the Pokémon Metal Energy is attached to isn't Metal, whenever it damages a Pokémon, reduce that damage by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance). Metal Energy provides Metal Energy. (Doesn't count as a basic Energy card.)
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Where it came from
Released in 2000 as part of the Neo Genesis expansion, the Metal Energy card marked a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As the first set to introduce the Metal and Darkness types, Neo Genesis expanded the game's mechanics to reflect the new Pokémon introduced in the Johto region. This specific card was essential for players utilizing the new Steel-type Pokémon, providing a unique damage-reduction benefit that differentiated it from standard basic energy cards.
The card features the distinctive holographic design characteristic of the Neo era, characterized by a refined aesthetic that moved away from the bold, saturated styles of the original Base Set. The artwork and overall design were overseen by the creative team at Creatures Inc. and Media Factory, who aimed to integrate the metallic sheen with the elemental theme of the energy type. While it was initially sought after for its strategic utility in competitive play, it has since become a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of the generation two era.
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