Slugma Collector’s Guide: Primal Clash (xy5-22)

Character Intro

Slugma is a Common Pokémon card from the Primal Clash set, numbered 22. It has 70 HP and two straightforward attacks—Grass Fire and Ram—making it a solid, no-frills option for collectors and casual players alike.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Grass Fire: Discards a Grass Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: 1 Fire)
• Ram: Deals 30 damage (cost: 1 Fire, 2 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.”
• Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
• Rarity: Common
• Set: Primal Clash (xy5)
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Slugma from the Primal Clash set, card number 22. It is a Common rarity card featuring no evolutions or special abilities, emphasizing straightforward gameplay with its two attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “xy5,” the card number “22,” and the illustrator credit to Miki Tanaka. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/xy5/xy5-22.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack set and moderate HP make it a basic choice for casual play rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): Introduced Slugma as a Basic Fire-type with straightforward attacks and a unique flavor text highlighting its magma body. This set is known for its dynamic artwork and thematic focus on primal Pokémon.