Registeel (Crimson Invasion 68) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Registeel is a Rare Metal-type Basic Pokémon card from the Crimson Invasion set, numbered 68. With a sturdy 130 HP and two reliable attacks—Turbo Arm and Iron Hand—it offers both energy acceleration and solid damage, with extra healing when paired with Regice.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Flavor Text: Tempered by pressure underground over tens of thousands of years, its body cannot be scratched.

Key Printings

This card is identified as number 68 in the Crimson Invasion set.

• Turbo Arm: Attach a basic Energy card from your discard pile to one of your Benched Pokémon, dealing 30 damage for one Metal Energy.
• Iron Hand: Deals 90 damage for two Metal and one Colorless Energy; if Regice is on your Bench, heal 30 damage from Registeel.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants or alternate versions. It is a Basic Pokémon card with the subtype “Basic” and no evolution line. The card’s regulation mark and release date are unknown. The official market reference query is “Registeel Crimson Invasion 68.” The card image can be viewed at /images/sm4/sm4-68.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.
• Play notes: Turbo Arm provides early-game energy recovery from the discard pile, while Iron Hand offers consistent damage and conditional self-healing when Regice is on your Bench.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures to maintain the card’s condition, especially given its high collector value and detailed artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion: This set features Registeel as a sturdy Metal-type Basic Pokémon with solid HP and useful attacks that support energy recovery and healing when paired with Regice. The card’s rarity and detailed illustration make it a notable inclusion in this Sun & Moon expansion.