Iron Treads ex
Rotated OutA sturdy Metal type that survives heavy hits by discarding its own energy.
What this card does
Iron-Clad Roll deals 150 damage and costs two Metal and one Colorless Energy.
After dealing damage you may discard all Future Booster Energy Capsules from this Pokémon.
If you do so it takes 150 less damage during your opponent's next turn.
Iron-Clad Roll
After doing damage, you may discard all Future Booster Energy Capsules from this Pokémon. If you do, during your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 150 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (150 damage)
This attack lets Iron Treads ex trade its current energy for a massive damage reduction on the opposing player's next turn. It is a clever way to survive a big hit that would otherwise knock it out.
Attacks
After doing damage, you may discard all Future Booster Energy Capsules from this Pokémon. If you do, during your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 150 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Which deck it belongs in
It fits well in Metal decks that use Future Booster Energy Capsules to boost its power. The card works best when you can afford to lose those capsules for long term survival.
- •High damage output
- •Strong defensive trick
- •Durable 220 HP
- •Weak to Fire attacks
- •Loses energy resources
- •Gives away two prizes if knocked out
Wait until you have enough Future Booster Energy Capsules to make the discard effect worthwhile before using Iron-Clad Roll.
Iron Treads is a Paradox Pokémon that resembles an ancient tractor from the past.
Remember that knocking out this Pokémon gives your child's opponent two prize cards so it is a high stakes play.
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