Claydol Collector’s Guide: Brilliant Stars #59

Character Intro

Claydol from the Brilliant Stars set is an uncommon Pokémon card with 110 HP. It features the intriguing attack Coinciding Figures. This card is numbered 59 in the set.

Quick Facts

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

Key Printings

This exact printing of Claydol appears in the Sword & Shield “Brilliant Stars” set as card number 59. The card is classified as Uncommon rarity.

Attacks

• “Spinning Attack”: 40 damage for two Colorless energies.
• “Coinciding Figures”: 90+ damage if both players have the same number of Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh9-59,” the Psychic type, and the distinctive illustration by Kazuma Koda. The card’s regulation mark is “F,” and it has no special abilities.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attack condition on “Coinciding Figures” may offer strategic value in casual play but is not tournament-legal based on available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining its surface free from scratches will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): This set includes Claydol as an Uncommon Stage 1 Psychic Pokémon with a thematic connection to ancient clay figurines. It complements the set’s focus on powerful and visually striking Pokémon.