Mudsdale Collector’s Guide: Temporal Forces Illustration Rare (sv5-175)

Character Intro

Mudsdale from the Temporal Forces set is a striking Illustration Rare card numbered 175. With a sturdy 150 HP and its signature High Horsepower attack, it’s a durable, hard‑hitting presence on the field.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mudbray)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: H
• Flavor Text: This Pokémon has been treasured not just for its physical labor but also because it produces high-quality mud used for making pottery.

Key Printings

The key printing discussed here is Mudsdale from the Temporal Forces set (sv5-175). It’s an Illustration Rare, notable for its detailed artwork and solid 150 HP.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identify this card by set code sv5, card number 175, Illustration Rare rarity, and illustrator MINAMINAMI Take.

Attacks

• Mud Stock: Allows attachment of Basic Fighting Energy from the discard pile to each Benched Pokémon.
• High Horsepower: Deals 140 damage and inflicts 40 damage to Mudsdale itself.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament legality before use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and maintain condition, store Mudsdale in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Illustration Rare status, handle with clean hands and use a rigid top-loader or binder.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (sv5): Mudsdale appears as an Illustration Rare centered on energy manipulation and high-damage output balanced by self-damage. The set underscores its Fighting-type strengths and its thematic connection to physical labor and pottery-making mud.