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Holon Research Tower card from the Delta Species set
Illustration by Ryo Ueda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stadium

Holon Research Tower

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A Stadium card that changes how Metal energy works for delta species Pokemon.

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What this card does

This card stays in play until another Stadium card is played.

It makes basic Energy cards attached to delta species Pokemon count as both their normal type and Metal type.

These dual-type energies provide only 1 Energy at a time instead of the usual amount.

What it does

Holon Research Tower

This card stays in play when you play it. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play. If another card with the same name is in play, you can't play this card. Each player's basic Energy cards attached to Pokémon that has δ on its card are both their usual Energy type and Metal type but provide only 1 Energy at a time. (Has no effect other than providing Energy.)

This card forces all energy attached to delta species Pokemon to be treated as Metal type as well. It matters because it helps those specific Pokemon use Metal attacks while limiting the total power each energy can provide.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks built around delta species Pokemon that rely on Metal attacks. It works best when you expect few other Stadium cards to appear during the game.

Strengths
  • Supports delta species
  • Adds Metal compatibility
  • Stays in play
Watch out for
  • Lowers energy output
  • Dies to other Stadiums
  • Niche utility
Pro tip

Play this early if you want the Metal boost, but be ready to discard it if your opponent plays a different Stadium card.

Good to know

Delta species Pokemon have unique genetic traits that allow them to adapt to different environments.

Note for the parent

Check if your child is playing a delta species deck before buying this card as it is niche.

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