Metagross ★ Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Metagross ★ from the Delta Species set is a Rare Holo Star card with 90 HP. This sturdy Pokémon features the powerful Hyper Beam attack. Its striking holo design makes it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, Star
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Grass (-30)
• Rules: You can’t have more than 1 Pokémon Star in your deck.
• Attacks:
• Critical Collection: Attach Metal Energy cards from the discard based on the opponent’s Prize cards, dealing 10 damage.
• Hyper Beam: Deals 50 damage and may discard an Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Delta Species set, card number 113. It is a Rare Holo Star card, notable for its Basic, Star subtype and Metal typing. The card’s artwork by Masakazu Fukuda is a key feature for collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “ex11” and card ID “ex11-113”. The card is part of the “ex” series and carries the unique subtype “Basic, Star.” The market reference query is “Metagross ★ Delta Species 113.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
The card includes a special rule restricting decks to only one Pokémon Star, which impacts deck-building strategies. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and maintain card condition, store Metagross ★ in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Delta Species (ex11): Introduced Metagross ★ as a powerful Metal-type Basic Star Pokémon with unique energy recovery and disruption attacks. The set is known for its Delta Species theme and rare holo star cards, making this printing a standout collectible.