Cobalion-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Cobalion-GX from Team Up is a Rare Rainbow card with 170 HP. Its Metal Symbol ability pairs with the hard-hitting Dueling Saber attack, and its set number—189—makes it a standout target for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Ability: Metal Symbol — Prevents Special Conditions on your Metal Energy-attached Pokémon and removes any existing ones.
• Attacks:
• Dueling Saber (Metal, Metal): 50+ damage; does 60 more damage if a Stadium card is in play.
• Iron Rule-GX (Colorless): Opponent’s Pokémon cannot attack during their next turn (only one GX attack per game).
• Pokémon-GX rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Team Up set (set code sm9) as card number 189. It is a Rare Rainbow variant with vibrant foil and high HP. Illustrator: 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed. Identify this card by number 189, set code sm9, and Rare Rainbow rarity. The Metal type and GX subtype further distinguish it. The card image is available at /images/sm9/sm9-189.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited. Iron Rule-GX can be used only once per game, and if Cobalion-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the Rare Rainbow foil by using sleeves and keeping the card away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching, especially along foil-prone edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Features Cobalion-GX as a Metal-type Basic GX with an ability that shields Metal Energy-attached Pokémon from Special Conditions. This Rare Rainbow printing and its high HP make it a desirable collectible.