Hydrapple Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Hydrapple is a rare Pokémon card from the Destined Rivals set, numbered 18. It boasts a solid 170 HP, making it a resilient choice in battle. Its single attack, Whip Smash, offers a straightforward yet effective option for players.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Hydrapple
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Dipplin)
• Type: Grass
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Series: Scarlet & Violet
• Set Code: sv10
• Card ID: sv10-18
• Image:

Attacks referenced in this guide

• Whip Smash: deals 140 damage with a moderate energy cost.
• Hydra Breath: requires discarding six Basic Grass Energy cards to knock out an opponent’s Active Pokémon, making it a high-risk, high-reward move.

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing of Hydrapple from the Destined Rivals set, card number 18. It is a rare card illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic. No other printings or reprints are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Hydrapple card. Identifiers include the set code sv10 and card number 18. The regulation mark is I, and the card is part of the Scarlet & Violet series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality: unknown
Hydrapple is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes

Its attack “Hydra Breath” requires discarding six Basic Grass Energy cards to knock out an opponent’s Active Pokémon, making it a high-risk, high-reward move. The “Whip Smash” attack deals 140 damage with a moderate energy cost.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork by Anesaki Dynamic, maintaining the card in mint condition is recommended for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Hydrapple appears as a rare Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with a unique energy-discarding attack and a strong damage-dealing move. This set features Hydrapple evolving from Dipplin, with no known alternate printings or variants.