Sceptile Collector’s Guide: Primal Clash XY5-8

Character Intro

Sceptile from the Primal Clash set is a Rare card with 130 HP. It features the ability Nurture and Heal and the attack Jungle Edge. This card is numbered 8 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Grovyle)
• Ability: Nurture and Heal — Attach a Grass Energy from your hand to one of your Pokémon once per turn and heal 30 damage from it.
• Attack: Jungle Edge — Deals 70 damage, costing 1 Grass and 2 Colorless Energy.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Primal Clash XY5-8 printing. It is a rare card featuring Sceptile with a unique ability to heal and energize your Pokémon during your turn. The card’s flavor text highlights Sceptile’s agility and sharp leaf strikes in the jungle.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code XY5 and card number 8. The card’s rarity is Rare, and it features the illustrator Hajime Kusajima’s distinctive style. The card image can be found at /images/xy5/xy5-8.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Specific tournament legality or ban status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is a rare collectible. Keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain the integrity of the artwork and card stock.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (XY5): This set includes the Sceptile XY5-8 card, showcasing a Stage 2 Grass-type with healing ability and a strong attack. The set focuses on primal-themed Pokémon and features detailed artwork by Hajime Kusajima. Release date for this set is unknown.