Primeape Collector’s Guide: Battle Styles #67

Character Intro

Primeape from the Battle Styles set is a Rare card (#67) with 120 HP. Its signature attack, Steamin’ Mad Strike, brings energetic flair to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1, Single Strike
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: The blood vessels in its brain are sturdier than those of other Pokémon, so it can stay healthy despite its constant raging.

Key Printings

This Primeape card appears in the Sword & Shield “Battle Styles” set, identified by set code swsh5 and card number 67. It features two attacks:

• Field Crush: Discards an opponent’s Stadium card if one is in play.
• Steamin’ Mad Strike: Deals 50 damage times the number of your Benched Pokémon with damage counters.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its Single Strike subtype and Fighting type, with the regulation mark “E.” The card’s artwork by Kouki Saitou is distinctive and consistent with the Battle Styles set style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Kouki Saitou.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: This set introduced Single Strike and Rapid Strike mechanics, with Primeape representing the Single Strike Fighting-type archetype. The card emphasizes aggressive play with synergy around damaged Benched Pokémon.