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Cards/Iron Hands ex
Iron Hands ex card from the Prismatic Evolutions set
Illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon ex

Iron Hands ex

A high damage powerhouse that rewards aggressive play with extra prizes.

Lightning230 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Iron Hands ex deals 160 damage using two Lightning and one Colorless energy.

If this Pokemon knocks out an opponent, you take an additional prize card.

Signature attack

Arm Press

No game text. (160 damage)

The key feature is the Amp You Very Much attack which lets you take two prizes if the opponent's Pokemon faints. This means winning a battle can end the game much faster than usual.

Attacks

LLC
Arm Press160
LCCC
Amp You Very Much120

If your opponent's Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from this attack, take 1 more Prize card.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on dealing heavy damage quickly to secure knockout victories.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Extra prize potential
  • Basic Pokemon status
Watch out for
  • Fighting weakness
  • High energy cost
  • Puzzle ex rule risk
Pro tip

Aim to knock out the opponent's Pokemon with Amp You Very Much to gain a decisive advantage.

From the Pokédex

Iron Hands is a magical golem created from an ancient robot and a spirit of nature.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that losing this Pokemon gives their opponent two prize cards instead of one.

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