Marshtomp (ex1-40) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

An Uncommon Stage 1 Water-type from the Ruby Sapphire set (card 40) with 70 HP. Marshtomp offers straightforward gameplay with Bubble for status utility and Slash for solid damage—reliable for both collectors and casual play.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mudkip)
• Attacks:
• Bubble: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed (10 damage).
• Slash: Deals 40 damage with no additional effect.
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Marshtomp is from the Ruby Sapphire set, identified by card number 40. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, known for his detailed and dynamic Pokémon art. The card features no special abilities but has two straightforward attacks that balance status effects and damage output.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Marshtomp card. It can be identified by its set code “ex1” and the number “40” in the Ruby Sapphire series. The card’s Water type and Stage 1 subtype further distinguish it within the set.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Marshtomp card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Specific tournament legality or play restrictions are unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Marshtomp card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the edges where wear is most common. Using a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets is recommended for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby Sapphire (ex1): Marshtomp appears as a reliable Stage 1 Water-type with balanced attacks and a modest retreat cost. Its presence in this set complements the Mudkip evolutionary line, offering collectors a solid mid-tier card with classic Mitsuhiro Arita artwork.