Clamperl (Celestial Storm 41) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Clamperl from the Celestial Storm set is a Common Basic Water-type Pokémon card numbered 41 with 50 HP. It features the ability Evolutionary Advantage and the attack Sparkling Pearl—a straightforward yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Ability: Evolutionary Advantage — lets Clamperl evolve during your first turn if you go second
• Attack: Sparkling Pearl (10 damage, costs 1 Water energy)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: “It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
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Key Printings

This exact printing of Clamperl appears in the Sun & Moon series set Celestial Storm with card number 41. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by sui. The release date for this set is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. Identifiers include its set code “sm7” and its card number “41”. The card’s Water type, Basic stage, and unique ability “Evolutionary Advantage” help distinguish it from other Clamperl printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. No format legality is provided for Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited in the provided data. Its ability to evolve on the first turn if you go second can offer strategic advantages in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its moderate retreat cost and unique ability, keeping it in near-mint condition may appeal to collectors interested in gameplay or set completion.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Clamperl appears as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a unique ability supporting early evolution. This set features it as a Common card with modest HP and a straightforward attack, emphasizing its defensive shell and rare pearl production. Release date is unknown.