Metang – Nintendo Black Star Promos (#23)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Metang (#23) is a Promo card from NP - Nintendo Black Star Promos released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Metal Load attack, Search your discard pile for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Metang.. Cardmarket average sale is €150.00, Floor listings start near €300.00.
- Cardmarket trend price: €71.16
- Recent low listing: €300.00
Card Details
- Set
- Nintendo Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 23
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Metagross
Attacks & Strategy
-
Metal Load
[Colorless]
Search your discard pile for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Metang. - Metal Claw [Metal, Colorless] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Metang from Nintendo Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Metang 23 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Metang's Metal Load for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your discard pile for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Metang.
Stats Overview: 80 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.
� Compare Metang Cards
Looking for other Metang cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Black Star Promos #23 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Promo | N/A |
�📦 Nintendo Black Star Promos Set Context
This Metang is part of the Nintendo Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the NP series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Metang card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent 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
- Promo cards from Nintendo Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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: Metang 23 was released in 2003 in the Nintendo Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the NP series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Nintendo Black Star Promos is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Metang with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Metang card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- 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: Metang works best in Metal type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.