Metang Collector’s Guide: Plasma Freeze #51

Character Intro

Metang is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Plasma Freeze set, numbered 51. It features a solid 90 HP and a single attack called Psypunch. This card offers a straightforward yet engaging option for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Metang
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Beldum)
• Type: Psychic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.”
• Card Number: bw9-51
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Image:

Key Printings

This specific printing of Metang appears in the Plasma Freeze expansion of the Black & White series. It is an Uncommon card, identified by the number 51 in the set. The card features two attacks: Psy Bolt, which can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip, and Psypunch, dealing 50 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “bw9” and card number 51. The card’s unique artwork by Kouki Saitou and its Psychic typing help collectors and players distinguish it from other Metang printings.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
  This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability and tournament presence are therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store this Metang card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, careful handling will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze (Black & White series): This set includes Metang as an Uncommon Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strategic attacks and a striking illustration by Kouki Saitou. The card’s exact release date is unknown, but it contributes to the set’s diverse Psychic-type lineup.