Aegislash Collector’s Guide: Primal Clash (xy5-100)

Character Intro

Aegislash from the Primal Clash set is a Rare Holo card with 140 HP. It showcases the ability Miracle Guard and the attack Protect Charge, combining striking design with solid defensive utility.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Doublade)
• Ability: Miracle Guard — prevents all your Pokémon from having Weakness
• Attack: Protect Charge — deals 80 damage and reduces damage taken by 20 during opponent’s next turn
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3

Key Printings

The Primal Clash (xy5-100) Aegislash features a Rare Holo finish and artwork by Kouki Saitou. Its Miracle Guard ability offers a strategic defensive advantage by nullifying Weakness for all your Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Set code: xy5
• Card number: 100
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Series/Expansion: XY series — Primal Clash

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to negate Weakness and its damage-reducing attack make it a defensive asset in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): Introduced Aegislash with its signature Miracle Guard ability and Protect Charge attack, emphasizing defensive strategies in the Metal-type lineup.