Lucario & Melmetal-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lucario & Melmetal-GX is a Rare Ultra card from the Unbroken Bonds set, numbered 203. With 260 HP, it’s a durable presence on the field, and Heavy Impact adds a powerful option to its arsenal.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Lucario & Melmetal-GX
• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, TAG TEAM, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Rules: TAG TEAM rule applies; when knocked out, opponent takes 3 Prize cards

Key Printings

This card is printed only in the Unbroken Bonds set as number 203. It is a Rare Ultra rarity card and features no known alternate printings or reprints. The artwork by 5ban Graphics is distinctive and exclusive to this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Set code: “sm10”
• Card number: “203”
• Subtypes: Basic, TAG TEAM, GX
• Type: Metal
• Standout features: TAG TEAM rule and GX attack “Full Metal Wall-GX”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

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

Attacks

• Steel Fist — Deals 50 damage and attaches a Metal Energy from the deck.
• Heavy Impact — Deals 150 damage.
• Full Metal Wall-GX — Reduces damage to your Metal Pokémon; if extra Energy is attached, it can discard all Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Lucario & Melmetal-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status and high HP, it is a valuable collector’s piece that benefits from careful handling and storage in a cool, dry environment.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): The sole set featuring Lucario & Melmetal-GX, highlighting powerful TAG TEAM combinations with strong Metal-type synergy. This set is known for its dynamic artwork and strategic gameplay elements centered around GX mechanics.