Cobalion-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Cobalion-GX from the Team Up set is a Rare Ultra card with 170 HP. It features the Metal Symbol ability and the attack Dueling Saber. This card stands out with its robust stats and strategic potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• 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 if a Stadium card is in play.
• Iron Rule-GX (Colorless): Prevents opponent’s Pokémon from attacking during their next turn; GX attack limit applies.
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the “Team Up” set (set code sm9), numbered 168, and is classified as a Rare Ultra card. The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and features the Metal type prominently.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward through its set code (sm9), card number (168), and the distinctive artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• The GX attack Iron Rule-GX can only be used once per game.
• Knocking out this Pokémon grants the opponent two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra rarity, handle with clean hands and avoid bending or scratching.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduced Cobalion-GX with a powerful Metal Symbol ability and versatile attacks, enhancing Metal-type strategies with condition immunity and disruption via Iron Rule-GX.