Metal Core Barrier 180/214
Tool card from Unbroken Bonds · released May 3, 2019
Metal Core Barrier is an Uncommon Tool card, number 180/214 in Unbroken Bonds (released May 3, 2019), illustrated by Studio Bora Inc.. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$0.34 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$0.32 to ~$0.34, up $0.02.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.27 | ~$0.04 | ~$0.27 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$0.34 | ~$0.20 | ~$0.40 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Unbroken Bonds |
| Number | 180/214 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Artist | Studio Bora Inc. |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number180/214Card 180 of the 214 in the main Unbroken Bonds list.
- Set symbol
The small Unbroken Bonds symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Studio Bora Inc.” names the artist who made the art.
Card text
If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of your opponent’s turn. The Metal Pokémon this card is attached to takes 70 less damage from your opponent’s attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Other Metal Core Barrier printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.