Klinklang Collector’s Guide: Plasma Storm #90

Overview

Klinklang from the Plasma Storm set is a Rare Holo card numbered 90 with 140 HP. It features the Plasma Steel ability and the Heavy Bullet attack, making it a solid addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2, Team Plasma
• Evolves From: Klang
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Ability: Plasma Steel — Prevents all damage done to your Metal Pokémon by attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon-EX.
• Attack: Heavy Bullet — Costs 2 Metal and 1 Colorless energy; deals 70 damage and may do 20 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon on a coin flip.

Printing Notes

This exact printing is from the Plasma Storm expansion, card number 90. It is a Rare Holo card with no known alternate print variants. The card’s Team Plasma subtype and Plasma Steel ability make it a notable inclusion for collectors interested in this thematic set.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “bw8-90,” the Team Plasma subtype, and the distinctive artwork by 5ban Graphics. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/bw8/bw8-90.jpg for verification.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Its ability to prevent damage from Pokémon-EX attacks and its bench-targeting attack provide interesting strategic options, though its high retreat cost of 3 may require careful deck building.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and maintain card condition, store this Klinklang card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork, handling with clean hands and storing in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: This set features Team Plasma-themed cards with a focus on Metal-type Pokémon like Klinklang. The set emphasizes strategic abilities such as Plasma Steel, enhancing Metal Pokémon’s durability against EX threats. Klinklang stands out as a powerful Stage 2 option with a unique attack that can pressure opponents’ bench.