Bronzong Collector’s Guide: Fates Collide #61

Character Intro

Bronzong from the Fates Collide set is a rare Pokémon card numbered 61 with 100 HP. It features the sturdy ability Metal Fortress and the attack Guard Press. This card offers solid defensive potential for strategic play.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bronzor)
• Ability: Metal Fortress — Prevents all effects of opponent’s attacks, including damage, to your Benched Pokémon.
• Attack: Guard Press (60 damage) — Reduces damage done to Bronzong by 20 during your opponent’s next turn.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact Bronzong card from the XY series, set code xy10, number 61, from the Fates Collide expansion. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or promotional variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: xy10-61
• No print variants are documented for this card.
• The card’s unique identifiers include its set code (xy10), number (61), and illustrator (Naoki Saito).
• The image can be referenced at: /images/xy10/xy10-61.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its Metal Fortress ability provides excellent bench protection, and Guard Press offers damage mitigation, making it a defensive asset in gameplay where allowed.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition and value, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is a rare card. Using a top loader or a binder with individual pockets is recommended for long-term care.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fates Collide (xy10): Introduced a variety of Metal-type Pokémon with strategic abilities. Bronzong #61 stands out with its bench-protecting Metal Fortress ability and solid HP, fitting well into defensive decks of its era. The set’s artwork and design emphasize mystical and ancient themes, reflected in Bronzong’s flavor text and illustration.

This Bronzong card remains a collectible piece for fans of the XY series and Metal-type enthusiasts alike.