Metal Energy #159/165
Special card from Expedition Base Set · released 2002-09-15
Metal Energy is a Rare Special card, number 159/165 of the Expedition Base Set set (released 2002-09-15), illustrated by Milky Isobe. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$12.00 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $6.95 | $6.00 | $7.76 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $12.00 | $9.00 | $13.33 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 159/165 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Artist | Milky Isobe |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Card text
Damage done by attacks to the Pokémon Metal Energy is attached to is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). If the Pokémon Metal Energy is attached to isn't Metal, whenever it damages a Pokémon by an attack, reduce that damage by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). Metal Energy provides Metal Energy. (Doesn't count as a basic Energy card.)
Other Metal Energy printings
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Expedition Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.