Metal Core Barrier
Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) is a Simplified Chinese Pokémon TCG printing in SunMoon Shining Synergy - Set A (csm2ac 191).Illustrated by Studio Bora Inc.. Market pricing updates when PikaQian records eBay sales for this print. Chinese set codes differ from English and Japanese releases; match csm2ac and 191 when buying.
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Who is this card for?
Metal Core Barrier suits collectors working on Shining Synergy - Set A who need the Ultra Rare slot. Treat recent comps as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Metal Core Barrier from Shining Synergy - Set A?
Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) is a Pokémon card in the Simplified Chinese Shining Synergy - Set A release numbered 191. Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) (#191) is a chase-tier Ultra Rare Simplified Chinese print where art treatment and scarcity drive most of the premium.
What is Metal Core Barrier worth today?
Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) has no fresh PikaQian row in this export; check again after the nightly price job. Prices derive from reviewed eBay sales of the Chinese print, not English or Japanese comps. This printing is from Shining Synergy - Set A.
| Set | Shining Synergy - Set A |
|---|---|
| Number | 191 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | — |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
How collectible is Metal Core Barrier?
Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) is listed as Ultra Rare in Shining Synergy - Set A. Artist: Studio Bora Inc.. This printing is from Shining Synergy - Set A. Collector number 191 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Ultra Rare.
What are the key details for Metal Core Barrier?
Catalog fields: set Shining Synergy - Set A, code csm2ac, number 191. Match Chinese set code and collector number together when buying from CN sellers. This printing is from Shining Synergy - Set A. Collector number 191 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) (#191) is a chase-tier Ultra Rare Simplified Chinese print where art treatment and scarcity drive most of the premium.
Pros
- Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) is catalogued with Chinese set code csm2ac and collector number 191.
- Set metadata and rarity help confirm the exact Simplified Chinese printing in listings.
Cons
- Simplified Chinese sets repackage international products; set boundaries do not match English or Japanese checklists one-to-one.
- Thin eBay volume can leave this print without a fresh market row until the next PikaQian refresh.
Verdict: Confirm set code, number, and holo variant in photos before paying; pull live comps if no price row exists yet.
FAQ
What set is Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) from?
Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) belongs to Shining Synergy - Set A (csm2ac) in the Simplified Chinese Pokémon TCG program. This printing is from Shining Synergy - Set A.
How much is Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) worth?
Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) has no active PikaQian price row; use recent eBay sold listings for the same set code and number. This printing is from Shining Synergy - Set A.
How do Simplified Chinese set codes relate to English sets?
Set code csm2ac is the Chinese product code (for example csv6c). It does not match English SV or Japanese set ids; always match code and collector number together.
Where does Cactaur get Metal Core Barrier (金属核心屏障) prices?
Simplified Chinese raw prices come from PikaQian, which averages reviewed eBay sales of the Chinese print over a trailing seven-day window. This printing is from Shining Synergy - Set A.
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