Metal Energy (HS Undaunted 80) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Metal Energy is an Uncommon card from the HS Undaunted set, numbered 80. This essential energy card provides Metal Energy, a key resource for Steel-type Pokémon. Its straightforward design makes it a staple for many decks.

Quick Facts

Card Stats & Rule Text

• Card ID: hgss3-80
• Stage: Special
• Subtype: Special
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Series: heartgold_soulsilver
• Set Code: hgss3
• Pokémon: Metal Energy
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Rules: Damage done by attacks to the Pokémon that Metal Energy is attached to is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). Ignore this effect if the Pokémon that Metal Energy is attached to isn’t Metal. Metal Energy provides Metal Energy. (Doesn’t count as a basic Energy card.)

Key Printings

This exact printing appears solely in the HS Undaunted set as card number 80. It is an uncommon rarity card illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Metal Energy card. Identification relies on the set code “hgss3,” card number 80, and the unique illustration by Kent Kanetsuna. The card’s special subtype and rules text also distinguish it from basic Metal Energy cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Metal Energy card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its special effect reduces damage by 10 to the Metal-type Pokémon it is attached to, providing a defensive advantage in casual or themed play.

Care & Storage Tips

As a special Energy card, preserving the card’s condition is important for collectors. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the vibrant artwork by Kent Kanetsuna. Avoid bending or scratching the card to preserve its value and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Undaunted: Introduced as a unique special Energy card with a damage reduction effect, Metal Energy #80 stands out for its strategic defensive utility and uncommon rarity. No other sets feature this exact printing.