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Steel Shelter card from the Phantom Forces set
Illustration by Ryo Ueda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stadium

Steel Shelter

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A stadium card that keeps Metal Pokemon safe from status effects.

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What this card does

The Steel Shelter stadium card removes all existing Special Conditions from your Metal Pokemon.

It also prevents any new Special Conditions from being applied to either player's Metal Pokemon.

What it does

Steel Shelter

Each Metal Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's) can't be affected by any Special Conditions. (Remove any Special Conditions affecting those Pokémon.)

This card creates a protective zone where Metal Pokemon cannot be poisoned, burned or paralyzed. It matters because it stops the opponent from using status effects to weaken your key attackers.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks built around Metal type Pokemon that rely on staying healthy to deal damage. It is less useful in decks that do not use Metal Pokemon.

Strengths
  • Prevents status effects
  • Removes existing conditions
  • Works on both sides
Watch out for
  • Irrelevant for non-Metal decks
  • Does not stop damage
  • Uncommon rarity
Pro tip

Play this at the start of the game to protect your Metal Pokemon from the beginning.

Good to know

Steel types are known for their hard and durable bodies in the Pokemon world.

Note for the parent

Check if your child plays a deck with Metal Pokemon before buying this card as it has no effect otherwise.

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