Trevenant-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Trevenant-EX from the Primal Clash set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 19. A Basic Grass-type EX with 180 HP, it features the powerful Wood Blast attack and artwork that captures Trevenant’s eerie presence in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Dark Forest: Prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn, dealing 20 damage for a low Grass Energy cost.
• Wood Blast: Deals 50+ damage, increasing by 20 for each Grass Energy attached to Trevenant-EX, requiring three Colorless Energy.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Trevenant-EX is from the Primal Clash set, numbered 19. This Rare Holo EX card is notable for its high HP and versatile attacks, making it a valuable piece for collectors focused on the XY series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Trevenant-EX. The card can be identified by its set code “xy5-19” and the illustrator credit to Eske Yoshinob. The card’s image is available at /images/xy5/xy5-19.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its EX status means it follows the Pokémon-EX rule, where knocking it out awards the opponent two Prize cards, a critical factor in gameplay strategy.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and holofoil finish, store Trevenant-EX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): Introduced Trevenant-EX as a powerful Grass-type Basic EX Pokémon with disruptive and scalable attacks. The set is known for its dynamic EX cards and strong visual presentation, with this card standing out due to its high HP and tactical versatility.

For collectors and players alike, Trevenant-EX from Primal Clash remains a fascinating card with strategic depth and striking artwork, despite its unknown release date and current legality status.