Metal Core Barrier

Metal Core Barrier

Metal Core Barrier appears in the Japanese print of Tag All Stars, released on October 4, 2019. The Tag All Stars set contains 226 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Studio Bora Inc..

Collector Insights

Metal Core Barrier is an Item card from the Tag All Stars set, released on October 4, 2019. Designed by Studio Bora Inc., it functions as a support card that attaches to a Metal-type Pokémon. When attached, it instructs players to discard the card at the end of their opponent’s turn. The attached Metal Pokémon gains a defensive benefit, taking 70 less damage from opposing attacks. This effect applies after accounting for Weakness and Resistance. The card’s flavor text emphasizes a strategic role in shielding key Pokémon during battles. It is numbered 142 in the set and is available in Japanese language edition. As an Item, it enhances gameplay through conditional protection and resource management.

If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of your opponent's turn. The Metal Pokémon this card is attached to takes 70 less damage from your opponent's attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

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