Mega Steelix ex
A tough Metal-type defender that blocks damage for a turn after attacking.
What this card does
Mega Steelix ex has 220 HP and evolves from Onix.
It uses the attack Adamantine Rolling to deal 120 damage.
The attack forces the opponent to take reduced damage and removes their weakness against this Pokémon for their next turn.
Adamantine Rolling
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes damage from attacks and has no Weakness. (120 damage)
The key feature is the defensive shield created by its attack. By using Adamantine Rolling, it stops the opponent from exploiting Steelix's Fire weakness and reduces incoming damage during their following turn.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes damage from attacks and has no Weakness.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits a Metal-type deck that focuses on controlling the board state. It works well in strategies where you want to survive an opponent's big hit and then counter-attack safely.
- •High HP
- •Turn-long protection
- •No weakness during effect
- •Fire weakness outside effect
- •Four diamond rarity
- •Metal energy cost
Time the attack so the protective effect lasts through the opponent's most dangerous moves.
Steelix is known for its incredibly hard body, which can crush boulders with ease.
Remember that if this Pokémon is knocked out, your child must give their opponent two Prize cards instead of one.
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