Bronzong (Team Up 101) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Bronzong from the Team Up set is a rare Pokémon card featuring 130 HP. It boasts the Heatproof ability and the attack Shady Stamp. This card is numbered 101 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bronzor)
• Ability: Heatproof — Prevents all damage from opponent’s Fire Pokémon attacks
• Attack: Shady Stamp — Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon, dealing 70 damage
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: Ancient people believed that petitioning Bronzong for rain was the way to make crops grow.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon Team Up expansion, card number 101. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Misa Tsutsui. No alternate printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification relies on the set code “sm9,” card number 101, and the unique artwork by Misa Tsutsui. The card’s Metal type and Stage 1 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Heatproof ability offers strong protection against Fire-type Pokémon, while Shady Stamp provides a useful status effect alongside solid damage.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork, avoid bending or scratching the surface. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set introduced Bronzong as a Rare Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon with a unique defensive ability and a status-inflicting attack. The card fits well into decks focusing on Metal-type synergy and Fire resistance.