Iron Thorns ex 196/167
Set: Twilight Masquerade
Released: May 24, 2024
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Ultra Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 317.7 packs (0.3%)
Lightning Type
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #995
- Card Number 196/167
- Card RarityUltra Rare
- IllustratorPLANETA Mochizuki
- Release Date24/05/2024
- Regulation MarkH
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Twilight Masquerade
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionPaldea
- Generation Generation 9
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning
- Health Points230 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×4
Lightning 
Fighting ×2 
Abilities
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Ability:
Initialization
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, Pokémon with a Rule Box in play (both yours and your opponent's) have no Abilities, except for Future Pokémon. (Pokémon ex, Pokémon V, etc. have Rule Boxes.)
Attacks
- Volt Cyclone140
Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Rules
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a formidable, metallic creature with sharp, crystalline spikes along its back, poised in a futuristic, electric-blue setting, radiating an aura of power and intensity under glowing digital lights.
Playability Overview
Iron Thorns EX offers strategic control by disabling all non-Future abilities with its Initialization, encouraging deck-building around Future Pokémon while requiring careful energy management due to its retreat cost.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Future ShockThis Iron Thorns EX card has a striking, futuristic design that stands out with its electric colors and dynamic pose. I’d suggest placing it on a "Techno Battle" page, alongside cards that feature robotic or high-tech aesthetics. The lightning effects in the artwork really amp up the energy, making it a perfect fit next to other powerful Pokémon.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cyber City / Electric / Neon Bright / High Voltage / Battle Ready
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