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Metang

EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle 5/12

Set: EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle
Number: 5/12
Released: 2006
Energy type: psychic energy
Artist: Hisao Nakamura

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This psychic-type Metang is a notable addition to a collection due to its inclusion in the specialized trainer kit series, which was designed to help players learn the mechanics of the game. Its specific numbering within the set marks it as a distinct piece of the broader catalog from that era, appealing to collectors who value the history of these instructional releases.

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What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: psychic energy colorless energyPsychic Boom10+

Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Cost: psychic energy colorless energy colorless energyQuick Blow40+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

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StandardNot legal
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Provenance

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Released in 2004, the EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle was a specialized product designed by The Pokémon Company to introduce new players to the trading card game. Unlike traditional booster packs, these kits were curated to include a fixed set of cards, focusing on a themed battle experience between two pre-constructed decks. Metang, as card number 5 in this 12-card set, served as a mid-tier evolutionary stage intended to help players understand the mechanics of evolution within the Ruby & Sapphire era of the game.

The card features artwork consistent with the aesthetic of the EX series, which emphasized bold, clean lines and dynamic poses set against holographic or high-contrast backgrounds. As part of a trainer kit, this card was not intended for competitive tournament play, but rather as an accessible educational tool. It remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on the history of Pokémon instructional products and the evolution of card design during the transition into the mid-2000s.

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