Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] - Pokemon Expedition #159
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Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
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Set Lore
Expedition Base Set was the first main Pokémon TCG e-Card expansion, so this Reverse Holo Metal Energy comes from the moment the game jumped into the e-Reader era with its distinctive dot-code border design.
Card History
Metal Energy is one of the standout Special Energy cards of the early game, and its Expedition printing kept the classic defensive effect that reduced damage to the attached Pokémon while also weakening attacks from non-Metal users.
Artist
Although Expedition-era basic-style Energy cards stopped showing illustrator credits on the card face, Bulbapedia notes that this Metal Energy artwork traces back to Milky Isobe’s original Metal Energy art from Neo Genesis, giving this print a hidden artistic link to Pokémon’s first Metal-type era.
Card History
For collectors building vintage e-Reader master sets, Expedition’s Reverse Holo treatment is a huge part of the appeal, and Metal Energy is especially memorable because even a utility card gets elevated into a chase-worthy foil slot.
In-Game
Metal Energy itself is a TCG-born concept from the Johto era, created to represent the new Steel-type introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver, so this Expedition copy carries that early crossover between the video games’ new typing and the card game’s evolving mechanics.
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About Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] (Pokemon Expedition #159)
Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 159. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $12.57, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $12.00 to $12.60, with a median of $12.41.
Card details
- Card Number
- #159
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] from Pokemon Expedition #159?
The current market price of Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] is $12.57. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] from?
Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 159, released in 2002.
Is Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] worth grading?
Whether Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Metal Energy [Reverse Holo]?
You can buy or sell Metal Energy [Reverse Holo] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 100 PSA graded copies tracked.