Team Magma’s Claydol Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Magma’s Claydol is a Rare Holo card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 8. This 80 HP Pokémon features the strategic Poké-Power Magma Switch for energy movement among Team Magma Pokémon, and the attack Dark Hand, which rewards hand-size advantage with bonus damage.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Psychic, Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Team Magma’s Baltoy)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Abilities: Magma Switch (Poké-Power) allows moving Energy cards between Team Magma Pokémon once per turn, with restrictions.
• Attack: Dark Hand deals 40+ damage, with an additional 20 damage if you have more cards in hand than your opponent.
• Illustrator: Zu-Ka
• Card Number: ex4-8
• Set Code: ex4
• Series: ex
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Key Printings

The key printing of Team Magma’s Claydol is from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, identified by the code ex4-8. This Rare Holo stands out for its dual Psychic/Darkness typing and synergy with other Team Magma cards, especially its pre-evolution, Team Magma’s Baltoy.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Set code: ex4
• Card number: 8
• Illustrator: Zu-Ka
• Dual Psychic and Darkness type
• Features the Poké-Power Magma Switch

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features an ability that enables energy manipulation among Team Magma Pokémon, which can be strategically valuable in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Preserve the holofoil and Zu-Ka artwork by storing the card in a sleeve, away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface scratches. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Introduces Team Magma’s Claydol as a Rare Holo Stage 1 with energy movement and a hand size-based damage bonus, complementing the Team Magma theme.