Metang (ex8-40) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Metang from the Deoxys set is an uncommon Pokémon card featuring 80 HP. It is numbered 40 and has the attack Quick Blow. This card offers a straightforward yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Beldum)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Psychic Boom: Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
• Quick Blow: Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Metang appears in the ex Deoxys set, identified by the set code ex8 and card number 40. It is an uncommon card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the illustrator Hisao Nakamura and the card’s Psychic type with a Stage 1 subtype. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex8/ex8-40.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its gameplay utility centers on its two attacks, which combine energy-dependent damage and a coin flip mechanic for variable output.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unknown release date, maintaining its physical integrity is essential for long-term collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys (ex8): This set features Metang as a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with versatile attacks. The set is known for its focus on the Deoxys mythos, and Metang fits into this theme as a solid evolutionary step from Beldum. The card’s artwork by Hisao Nakamura adds a distinctive visual appeal within the set.