Mudkip (Primal Clash 33) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Mudkip from the Primal Clash set is a common card numbered 33. It has a modest 60 HP and features the attacks Tackle and Mud-Slap. This straightforward design makes it a recognizable choice for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Tackle: 10 damage, costs 1 Water energy
• Mud-Slap: 20 damage, costs 1 Water + 1 Colorless energy
• Flavor Text: To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
• Set Code: xy5
• Series: XY
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Aya Kusube
• Image:

Key Printings

This Mudkip card appears in the Primal Clash set, identified as card number 33. It is a common rarity card featuring clean, vibrant artwork by Aya Kusube. No alternate printings or promotional versions are known for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special identifiers for this Mudkip card beyond its standard Primal Clash set code (xy5-33). Collectors should look for the common rarity symbol and the illustrator credit to confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its straightforward attacks and low retreat cost make it a simple choice for casual play or beginner decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the edges. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder with acid-free pages will help maintain its value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): This set features Mudkip as a common Water-type Basic Pokémon with simple but effective attacks. It fits well into beginner decks and offers collectors a bright, lively illustration by Aya Kusube. The card’s flavor text highlights Mudkip’s unique sensory fin and surprising strength, adding character to this straightforward Pokémon card.