Genesect ex #169 from Black Bolt - Special Illustration Rare - Illustrated by kantaro
Metal

Genesect ex

#169/172 in Black Bolt, Special Illustration Rare, 220 HP, Metal, illustrated by kantaro.

Card number
#169/172
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
HP
220 HP
Type
Metal
Language
English
Release date
July 18, 2025
Illustrator
kantaro
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Collector Notes

Genesect ex

Genesect ex appears in the English print of Black Bolt, released on July 18, 2025. Genesect ex is a special illustration rare rarity and 220 HP. The Black Bolt set contains 172 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by kantaro.

Collector Insights

Genesect ex is a Metal-type Pokémon with 220 HP and a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. It features the ability Metallic Signal, allowing the player to search their deck for up to two Evolution Metal Pokémon, reveal them, and add them to their hand before shuffling the deck. Its primary attack, Protect Charge, costs two Metal and one Colorless energy to deal 150 damage and grants a defensive boost by reducing damage taken by 30 during the opponent’s next turn. The card resists Grass-type attacks by 30 and is weak to Fire-type attacks with double damage. As a Special Illustration Rare from the Scarlet & Violet series, it is part of the Black Bolt set released in July 2025. The card’s regulation mark is I, and it carries the Pokédex number 649. Additionally, the rules state that if Genesect ex is knocked out, the opponent takes two Prize cards.

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