Claydol (EX Emerald 24) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Claydol from the EX Emerald set is an uncommon, Stage 1 card with 80 HP, featuring the Levitate ability and the Rock Smash attack. It carries the collector number 24 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Baltoy)
• Retreat Cost: 2 (reduced to 0 with Levitate ability)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Levitate — Retreat cost is 0 if Claydol has any Energy attached
• Attack: Rock Smash — Flip a coin; if heads, does 40 damage total (30+10)
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the EX Emerald printing, card number 24. It is an uncommon card illustrated by Yuka Morii. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented here.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Claydol. Identification is straightforward by set code “ex9” and card number 24; its Fighting type, Levitate Poké-Body, and Rock Smash attack further distinguish it within the set.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Levitate offers retreat flexibility, and Rock Smash provides a chance for increased damage, making it an interesting choice for casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the Yuka Morii artwork. Proper storage maintains both collectible and gameplay value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• EX Emerald: Claydol appears as card 24, an uncommon Fighting-type Stage 1 with a retreat-affecting ability. This printing is the only known version, featuring artwork by Yuka Morii and no known variants.