Ludicolo (Primal Clash 37) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ludicolo from the Primal Clash set is a Rare Stage 2 Water-type with 130 HP. Numbered 37 in the set, it features the tempo-building attack Splash Dance and stands out with a solid presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Lombre)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: The rhythm of bright, festive music activates Ludicolo’s cells, making it more powerful.
• Attacks:
• Astonish: Choose a random card from your opponent’s hand, reveal it, then shuffle it into their deck. (30 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Splash Dance: During your next turn, this attack does 60 more damage. (60 damage, 1 Water + 2 Colorless energy)

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Primal Clash set, card number 37, marked as Rare. It features no abilities and offers two attacks that combine disruption and damage potential.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “xy5-37” and the illustration by kawayoo.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store Ludicolo in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent edge wear and bending.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (XY5): Introduced Ludicolo as a Rare Stage 2 Water-type with a focus on hand disruption and increasing attack damage on the following turn. The set emphasizes primal-themed Pokémon with dynamic artwork by kawayoo.