Claydol Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #103

Character Intro

Claydol is a Rare Pokémon card from the Sword Shield set, numbered 103. With 120 HP, it’s a sturdy Stage 1 that pairs status control with burst damage. Its standout move, Explosion, offers a high-risk, high-reward finish, and the artwork captures Claydol’s mysterious, ancient vibe with vivid detail.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Baltoy)
• Type: Fighting
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: “This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.”
• Attacks:
• Psybeam: Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon (30 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Explosion: Deals 200 damage but also 120 damage to itself (2 Fighting energy)

Key Printings

The key printing is Sword Shield #103: a Rare, Fighting-type Claydol illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya. It’s notable for combining status with burst damage via Psybeam and Explosion.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card. Identifiers include the set code “swsh1” and regulation mark “D.” The card is a Stage 1 Pokémon evolving from Baltoy, with a rarity of Rare.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface. Proper storage preserves condition and artwork, maintaining collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): A Rare Fighting-type Stage 1 with ancient figurine flavor text. Psybeam offers control, while Explosion delivers heavy damage, making this Claydol both visually and mechanically distinctive.