Claydol Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #145

Character Intro

Claydol from the Fusion Strike set is a Rare Pokémon card with 120 HP and the disruptive attack Rapid Spin, adding strategic value to gameplay. This card is numbered 145 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Baltoy)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh8
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Flavor Text: “It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.”
• Image URL: /images/swsh8/swsh8-145.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Claydol appears in the Fusion Strike expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Rare card numbered 145 in the set.

• Rapid Spin: allows switching both your and your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Ancient Imprint: places damage counters to reduce the opponent’s Active Pokémon HP to 60.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward through its set code (swsh8), card number (145), and the illustrator’s signature style by Akira Komayama. The regulation mark E also helps distinguish this printing within the Sword & Shield era.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition:
– Store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
– Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.
– Avoid excessive handling to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): This set introduces Claydol as a Rare Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with unique switching and damage manipulation attacks. It fits thematically with the set’s focus on dynamic battle strategies and features artwork that emphasizes its ancient and psychic nature.

This guide covers all known details for the Fusion Strike #145 Claydol card, providing collectors and players with a concise reference for identification and care.