01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Shieldon)

HP 130

TypeMetal

RarityRare

IllustratorKagemaru Himeno

WeaknessFire +30

Retreat●●●●

SetPlatinum

Released2009

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo	~$1.38 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$2.84 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Bastiodon — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #411).
Required for any complete Bastiodon master set across eras.
Collectors of the Platinum set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Bastiodon with 130 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Metal Trait

As long as Bastiodon has a Pokémon Tool attached to it, remove 1 damage counter from Bastiodon between turns.

Iron Defense Cost: Metal + Metal + Colorless · 30 damage

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Bastiodon during your opponent's next turn.

Iron Tackle Cost: Metal + Metal + Colorless + Colorless · 80 damage

Bastiodon does 30 damage to itself.

Weakness: Fire +30
Resistance: Psychic -20
Retreat cost: 4

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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