Bibarel Collector’s Guide: Primal Clash (xy5-118)

Character Intro

Bibarel from the Primal Clash set is an Uncommon card numbered 118. A sturdy Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon at 120 HP, it pairs disruption and damage with two attacks—Yawn to put the opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep and Continuous Headbutt for scalable damage.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bidoof)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: It makes its nest by damming streams with bark and mud. It is known as an industrious worker.
• Illustrator: kirisAki
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Bibarel from the Primal Clash set, card number 118. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy5” and the card number “118.” The card features two attacks: “Yawn,” which puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep, and “Continuous Headbutt,” which deals 80 damage times the number of heads flipped until tails.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, keeping it flat and in a cool, dry place will maintain its value and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): This set includes Bibarel as an industrious Stage 1 Pokémon with practical attacks and a solid HP pool. The set is known for its diverse Colorless-type options. The exact release date of this set is unknown.