Armaldo (ex2-1) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Armaldo from Sandstorm is a Rare Holo with 120 HP. It features the Primal Veil ability and the Blade Arms attack. It is card number 1 in the set.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Evolves from: Anorith
• Type: Fighting
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Primal Veil (prevents Supporter Cards while active)
• Attack: Blade Arms (60 damage, requires 2 Fighting + 1 Colorless energy)
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This printing is from the Sandstorm set, identified by the set code ex2 and card number 1. It is a Rare Holo card featuring artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned illustrator in the Pokémon TCG community.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card.

Identifiers:
– Set code: ex2-1
– Type: Fighting
– Ability: Primal Veil Poké-Body
– Image: /images/ex2/ex2-1.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, but the overall legality status is unknown. Its ability to block Supporter Cards can influence deck strategies significantly.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and vibrant artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): This set features Armaldo as a powerful Stage 2 Fighting-type with a unique ability that impacts gameplay by restricting Supporter Cards. It stands out as the first card in the set, making it a notable collectible for fans of the ex series.