Claydol Collector’s Guide: Battle Styles #58

Character Intro

Claydol from the Sword & Shield “Battle Styles” set is a Rare Psychic-type Stage 1 card, numbered 58, with 120 HP. It features the attack Psyshot, and Shibuzoh.’s artwork captures Claydol’s distinctive presence in the Pokémon TCG.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Baltoy)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This exact printing of Claydol is from the Sword & Shield “Battle Styles” set, card number 58.

Attacks

• Power Split: allows you to attach Psychic Energy cards from your discard pile to balance energy on your and your opponent’s Pokémon.
• Psyshot: dealing 100 damage for a moderate energy cost.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card is identified by its set code “swsh5” and number 58. The illustrator credit goes to Shibuzoh., and the card’s rarity is Rare. The regulation mark “E” helps identify its release era within the Sword & Shield series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Players should verify current tournament legality before use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder to maintain value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: This set introduced Claydol as a Rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with unique energy manipulation abilities, emphasizing strategic energy attachment through its “Power Split” attack. The set showcases a blend of tactical depth and visually captivating card art.