01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Unidentified Fossil)

HP 100

TypeMetal

RarityUncommon

IllustratorYuka Morii

WeaknessFire ×2

Retreat●●●

SetAstral Radiance

Released2022

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: Uncommon
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	~$0.26 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$0.30 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Shieldon — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #410).
Required for any complete Shieldon master set across eras.
Collectors of the Astral Radiance set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Shieldon with 100 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Hard Headbutt Cost: Metal + Colorless · 30 damage

Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.

Confront Cost: Metal + Metal + Colorless · 100 damage

Weakness: Fire ×2
Resistance: Grass -30
Retreat cost: 3

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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