Iron Crown ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Iron Crown ex is an Ultra Rare card from the Temporal Forces set with a sturdy 220 HP. Its signature ability, Cobalt Command, supports Future Pokémon, while Twin Shotels offers precise, two-target pressure. Together, these features give the card notable strategic potential and collector appeal.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Iron Crown ex
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, ex, Future
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: H
• Ability: Cobalt Command — boosts damage of Future Pokémon attacks by 20 (excluding Iron Crown ex)
• Attack: Twin Shotels — deals 50 damage to two opponent’s Pokémon, ignoring Weakness, Resistance, and effects
• Pokémon ex rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
• Legal: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the single known printing of Iron Crown ex from the Scarlet & Violet series’ Temporal Forces set, card number 191. As an Ultra Rare, it’s a desirable pull for collectors building out sv5.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known. Identify it by the set code “sv5-191,” Psychic typing, and the Basic, ex, and Future subtypes. The named ability (Cobalt Command) and attack (Twin Shotels) further confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Strategy Highlights

• Cobalt Command boosts Future Pokémon attacks by 20 (excluding Iron Crown ex), making it a natural inclusion in Future-focused builds.
• Twin Shotels hits two opposing Pokémon for 50 each and ignores Weakness, Resistance, and effects—useful for spreading pressure or finishing damaged targets.
• As a Pokémon ex, it yields two Prize cards when knocked out, so plan board protection and trades accordingly.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card’s Ultra Rare finish by sleeving immediately and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching holographic areas. For long-term safety, use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (sv5): Iron Crown ex debuts as a powerful Future-type Basic ex Pokémon with a unique ability that supports Future Pokémon decks. Its Ultra Rare status and striking artwork by 5ban Graphics make it a standout card in this Scarlet & Violet expansion.