Grapploct Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #113

Character Intro

Grapploct from the Sword Shield set is a rare card numbered 113. With 130 HP and a straightforward design, this Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon offers a solid presence in gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Clobbopus)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: “A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.”
• Image URL: /images/swsh1/swsh1-113.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Sword Shield printing, card number 113—Rare, illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. No other print variants are noted for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions. Identification is straightforward by set code “swsh1” and card number 113.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Grapploct card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

It features two attacks:
– Octolock: Increases the Defending Pokémon’s attack cost by two Colorless energies and prevents retreat, with the effect applying only once.
– Tough Swing: Deals 130 damage and ignores Resistance.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): This set introduced Grapploct as a Rare Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strong grappling-themed attacks and a muscular design. The card is marked with regulation D and features no known alternate printings or variants.

This concise guide should assist collectors and players in identifying and appreciating this specific Grapploct card from the Sword Shield set.