Clauncher Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #74

Character Intro

Clauncher is a Common Basic Water-type from Fusion Strike (#74) with 70 HP. It offers two simple attacks—Water Gun and Vise Grip—making it an easy, straightforward addition for set builders and casual players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: It moves around by jetting water from its right pincer. It has a poor sense of balance, so it’s terrible at swimming straight.
• Attacks:
• Water Gun (10 damage, costs 1 Water energy)
• Vise Grip (20 damage, costs 1 Water + 1 Colorless energy)

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sword & Shield Fusion Strike expansion, card number 74. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants. The card features clean, bright artwork by Pani Kobayashi and includes the regulation mark “E.”

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include:
– Set code: swsh8
– Card number: 74
– Pokémon: Clauncher
– Type: Water
– Stage: Basic
– Illustrator: Pani Kobayashi
– Regulation mark: E

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its straightforward attacks and moderate HP make it suitable for casual play or beginner decks, but it is not tournament-legal as per available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store Clauncher in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, collectors may focus on near-mint copies for set completion or display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Clauncher appears as a basic Water-type Pokémon with simple, low-cost attacks. The card’s clean design and clear text make it a straightforward collectible from this expansion.