Claydol (Holon Phantoms 38) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Claydol from the Holon Phantoms set is an Uncommon card featuring 80 HP. It boasts the striking attack Hyper Beam, making it a notable addition to any collection. This card is numbered 38 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Baltoy)
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Attacks:
• Wide Laser: Deals 10 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.
• Hyper Beam: Deals 40 damage and requires a coin flip; if heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

The key printing of Claydol in the Holon Phantoms set is card number 38, classified as Uncommon. It is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, whose artwork is well-regarded for its detailed and atmospheric style. This printing is part of the ex series and is identified by the set code ex13.

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code (ex13), card number (38), and the unique Psychic-type Stage 1 classification. The card’s image is accessible at /images/ex13/ex13-38.jpg for visual verification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its strategic attacks, such as Wide Laser’s multi-target damage and Hyper Beam’s energy disruption, provide interesting tactical options despite its uncertain tournament status.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining its surface free from scratches and bends will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Holon Phantoms (ex13): This set includes Claydol as an Uncommon Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon. The set is known for its unique thematic elements and detailed artwork, with Claydol standing out due to its versatile attacks and striking illustration by Kagemaru Himeno. The release date for this set is unknown.