Exploud Collector’s Guide: Phantom Forces #85

Character Intro

Exploud from the Phantom Forces set is a Rare card with a robust 140 HP. Numbered 85 in the set, it features the striking attack Hyper Voice, emphasizing its powerful sound-based abilities. Vibrant design and solid stats make it a standout.

Quick Facts

• HP: 140
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Loudred)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Boomburst: Deals 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon (excluding Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon)
• Hyper Voice: Deals 90 damage

Key Printings

• Phantom Forces #85: This exact printing features Exploud with its signature attacks Boomburst and Hyper Voice, and no abilities. The card is a Rare rarity from the XY series.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: xy4
• No known print variants for this card.
• No regulation mark is present.
• The card is identified by the market query “Exploud Phantom Forces 85.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its attacks provide versatile damage options, with Boomburst affecting all opponent’s Pokémon and Hyper Voice delivering a strong single-target hit.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store this card in a protective sleeve to preserve the artwork by Kouki Saitou.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain card integrity.
• Use a rigid top-loader or binder for added protection, especially given its Rare status.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (XY4): Introduced Exploud as a powerful Stage 2 Colorless Pokémon with unique multi-target and heavy single-target attacks. The set is known for its dynamic Pokémon and strategic gameplay elements.