Palpitoad (Rebel Clash 45) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Palpitoad is an Uncommon Pokémon from the Rebel Clash set, numbered 45. With 90 HP and the attack Twirling Sign, it offers a lively addition to any collection and a straightforward status-inducing option for play.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Tympole)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Attack: Twirling Sign — Deals 30 damage and confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: 2 Colorless Energy)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: It weakens its prey with sound waves intense enough to cause headaches, then entangles them with its sticky tongue.
• Illustrator: MAHOU
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Rebel Clash as card 45, classified as Uncommon. It has no Abilities and features a single attack—Twirling Sign—which deals moderate damage and inflicts Confusion.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code “swsh2,” regulation mark “D,” and the unique card ID “swsh2-45.”

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface; the artwork by MAHOU is a key collectible feature.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Rebel Clash: A solid Stage 1 Water-type with a confusion-inducing attack, fitting decks that leverage status conditions. Its moderate HP and retreat cost provide a balanced mid-game option.