Clobbopus Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #111

Character Intro

Clobbopus (#111) is a Common Pokémon card from the Sword Shield set. It has 60 HP and a single attack, Bind. A straightforward pickup for collectors focused on the Sword Shield series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: “It’s very curious, but its means of investigating things is to try to punch them with its tentacles. The search for food is what brings it onto land.”
• Attack: Bind (20 damage; flip a coin—if heads, opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed)
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Clobbopus appears in the Sword Shield set as card number 111. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Mina Nakai. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Clobbopus card. It is identified by its set code “swsh1-111” and regulation mark “D.” The card features a Fighting-type symbol and is classified as a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions from previous cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
  Based on the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its single attack, Bind, offers a chance to Paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon, which may provide tactical value in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork by Mina Nakai and maintain the card’s condition, store this Clobbopus card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep it collectible and visually appealing.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Clobbopus debuts as a Common Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a simple but effective attack. It is part of the early Sword Shield expansion, contributing to the set’s diverse roster of Pokémon.