Iron Thorns ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Iron Thorns ex from the Twilight Masquerade set is a striking Double Rare card with 230 HP. It features the Initialization ability and the powerful Volt Cyclone attack. This card holds a unique place as number 77 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic, ex, Future
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Initialization – disables Abilities of Pokémon with Rule Boxes except Future Pokémon while active
• Attack: Volt Cyclone – 140 damage; move an Energy from this Pokémon to a Benched Pokémon
• Rules: Pokémon ex rule applies: opponent takes 2 Prize cards when knocked out
• Set Code: sv6
• Series: scarlet_violet
• Card ID: sv6-77

Key Printings

Iron Thorns ex appears as card number 77 in the Twilight Masquerade set. It is printed as a Double Rare card, featuring the regulation mark H. The card’s artwork is by PLANETA Mochizuki, capturing the Pokémon’s energetic and futuristic design.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Iron Thorns ex. The card is identified by its set code sv6 and number 77. Its subtypes include Basic, ex, and Future, which are important for deck-building and gameplay interactions.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its unique Ability, Initialization, negates other Pokémon’s Abilities with Rule Boxes while it is active, except for Future Pokémon, making it a strategic choice in casual or specialized formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Iron Thorns ex in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Double Rare status, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Twilight Masquerade (sv6): Introduced Iron Thorns ex as a powerful Lightning-type Basic ex Pokémon with a disruptive Ability and a high-damage attack, adding strategic depth to the Scarlet & Violet series. Release date is unknown.