Metagross – Chilling Reign (#208)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Metagross (#208) is a Rare Rainbow card from Sword & Shield - Chilling Reign released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Ryota Murayama and the Zap Traction attack, Search your deck for up to 2 cards and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $10.38, Cardmarket average sale is €10.05, Floor listings start near €6.97.
- TCGplayer market price: $10.38
- Cardmarket trend price: €10.01
- Recent low listing: €6.97
Card Details
- Set
- Chilling Reign
- Card Number
- 208
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Rainbow
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryota Murayama
- HP
- 330
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Zap Traction
[Metal]
Search your deck for up to 2 cards and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. -
Max Rush
[Metal, Colorless]
— 100
During your next turn, this Pokémon's Max Rush attack does 150 more damage.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Metagross from Chilling Reign (Rare Rainbow) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryota Murayama.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors. Premium rarities like this typically see stronger price retention during market fluctuations.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Metagross 208 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Metagross's Zap Traction for Metal energy. Special effect: Search your deck for up to 2 cards and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Stats Overview: 330 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Grass -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilling Reign #208 ← Current | 330 | 2 attacks | Rare Rainbow | $10.38 |
�📦 Chilling Reign Set Context
This Metagross is part of the Chilling Reign expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021. As a Rare Rainbow card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryota Murayama, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Metagross card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Rainbow cards from Chilling Reign are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryota Murayama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Metagross 208 was released in 2021 in the Chilling Reign expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ryota Murayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Rainbow card, this Metagross is among the premium chase cards from Chilling Reign. Rainbow Rare cards feature the distinctive rainbow foil pattern that has become iconic in modern Pokémon TCG. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Chilling Reign represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Metagross with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Metagross card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Metagross works best in Metal type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.