Mudsdale Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows #78

Character Intro

Mudsdale from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare card numbered 78. It boasts a sturdy 130 HP and features the attack Vigorous Dash. This card offers a solid presence for collectors seeking robust Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mudbray)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Attacks:
• Kick Away: Forces the opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with a Benched one, dealing 60 damage for three Colorless energy.
• Vigorous Dash: Deals 130 damage at the cost of 30 damage to itself and 30 damage to one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon, requiring one Fighting and three Colorless energy.
• Flavor Text: “It spits a mud that provides resistance to both wind and rain, so the walls of old houses were often coated with it.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Mudsdale card from the Burning Shadows set, card number 78. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Mudsdale card. Identification is straightforward by set code (sm3), card number (78), and illustrator (TOKIYA).

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially around the edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Features Mudsdale as a robust Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strategic attacks that manipulate opponent’s Active Pokémon and deal damage to Benched Pokémon. The set’s artwork and flavor text emphasize Mudsdale’s earthy resilience.

This Mudsdale card is a solid collectible for fans of Fighting-type Pokémon and those interested in the Burning Shadows set’s unique roster.