Rampardos Collector’s Guide: Ultra Prism (sm5-65)

Character Intro

Rampardos from the Ultra Prism set is a Rare Holo card numbered 65. It boasts a solid 150 HP, making it a sturdy choice in battle. Clean Hit offers a straightforward offensive option. This card’s vibrant design captures Rampardos’s powerful presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Cranidos)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

The key printing of Rampardos in the Ultra Prism set is card number 65, a Rare Holo variant. This card features two attacks:
– Clean Hit — deals 60 damage plus an additional 60 if the opponent’s Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon.
– Wild Crash — can instantly Knock Out a Basic Pokémon opponent.

These attacks emphasize Rampardos’s aggressive and tactical fighting style.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Rampardos card. Identification is straightforward by set code (sm5), card number (65), and rarity (Rare Holo). The illustrator Yoshinobu Saito’s signature style also helps distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Rampardos card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is therefore uncertain based on official tournament rules.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store this Rampardos card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism (sm5): This set introduced Rampardos as a powerful Stage 2 Fighting-type with impactful attacks. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the set’s focus on dynamic battle strategies and fossil Pokémon themes.