Pooka
Metal Core Barrier
#180/238 in Unbroken Bonds, Uncommon, illustrated by Studio Bora Inc..
- Card number
- #180/238
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Language
- English
- Release date
- May 3, 2019
- Illustrator
- Studio Bora Inc.
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Collector Notes
Metal Core Barrier
Metal Core Barrier appears in the English print of Unbroken Bonds, released on May 3, 2019. Metal Core Barrier is a uncommon rarity. The Unbroken Bonds set contains 238 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Studio Bora Inc..
Collector Insights
Metal Core Barrier is a Trainer card from the Sun & Moon series, released as part of the Unbroken Bonds set on May 3, 2019. It is classified as a Trainer card with an Uncommon rarity and was illustrated by Studio Bora Inc. The card’s rules specify that it must be attached to a Pokémon without an existing Pokémon Tool, then discarded at the end of the opponent’s turn. When attached to a Metal-type Pokémon, it provides a defensive benefit by reducing damage taken from attacks by 70 points, after accounting for Weakness and Resistance. Additionally, it allows the player to play multiple Item cards during their turn before initiating an attack. This card’s functionality is centered around strategic resource management and defensive adjustments during gameplay. Its design emphasizes flexibility in turn structure while reinforcing specific tactical advantages for Metal-type Pokémon.
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