{"product_id":"stevens-metagross-ex-289-217-me-ascended-heroes-asc","title":"Steven's Metagross ex 289\/217 - ME: Ascended Heroes (ASC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven's Metagross ex — 289\/217 Special Illustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Ascended Heroes (ASC)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the trainer-paired SIRs from the biggest English Pokémon set ever printed. \u003cstrong\u003eAscended Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e launched January 30, 2026 with 295 total cards — 217 base plus 78 secret rares — surpassing Fusion Strike as the largest English expansion in TCG history. Card #289\/217 lands deep in that secret rare pool as a \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring full-art extended artwork by illustrator \u003cstrong\u003eChibi\u003c\/strong\u003e pairing the fan-favorite Hoenn Champion Steven Stone with his signature Metagross ex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — Full Art Holo, #289\/217\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stage 2 Metal Pokémon ex, 340 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbility — X-Boot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once per turn, search your deck for a Basic Psychic Energy, a Basic Metal Energy, or one of each, and attach them to your Psychic and Metal Pokémon freely — instant dual-type energy acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack — Metal Stomp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 damage for one Metal and two Colorless Energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket comps (NM raw):\u003c\/strong\u003e Recent sales in the \u003cstrong\u003e$98–$107\u003c\/strong\u003e range across TCGPlayer and eBay sold listings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ascended Heroes is a \u003cem\u003especial expansion\u003c\/em\u003e — no booster boxes exist, packs only come from ETBs, Booster Bundles, and collector products, keeping supply tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trainer-Pokémon SIR pairing format is one of the most sought-after slots in Ascended Heroes, and \u003cstrong\u003eSteven's Metagross ex\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the kind of card that drives that demand — a beloved Champion, an iconic Pseudolegendary, and a Chibi illustration in a set collectors are already chasing deep. With no booster box path to pull this card, singles are the play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49075548225788,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/IMG_8959.heic?v=1780423310","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/stevens-metagross-ex-289-217-me-ascended-heroes-asc","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}