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Cobalion ex card from the Chaos Rising set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon ex

Cobalion ex

Defend with Metal Energy and limit your opponent's moves.

Metal210 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Moves Metal Energy from other Pokémon to Cobalion for a boost.

Prevents Cobalion from using attacks during the next turn, letting it save energy.

Signature ability

Metal Road

Once during your turn, when this Pokémon moves from your Bench to the Active Spot, you may use this Ability. Move any amount of Metal Energy from your other Pokémon to this Pokémon.

Cobalion ex can gather Metal Energy quickly and disable itself temporarily to set up powerful moves later on. Its ability makes it versatile in different strategies.

Attacks

MMC
Power Tackle200

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use attacks.

Abilities

AbilityMetal Road

Once during your turn, when this Pokémon moves from your Bench to the Active Spot, you may use this Ability. Move any amount of Metal Energy from your other Pokémon to this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on Metal Energy management and setup plays.

Strengths
  • Flexible energy management
  • Versatile attack disabling
Watch out for
  • Limited use of attacks next turn
  • Knocked Out results in 2 Prize cards
Pro tip

Use Cobalion ex's ability early to gather Energy before a crucial move.

From the Pokédex

Cobalion is one of the Pillars of Altered Reality, known for its unyielding strength and dedication.

Note for the parent

Consider Cobalion ex for decks that need strong defense and strategic planning.

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