Swampert (Primal Clash 35) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Swampert from the Primal Clash set is a rare card numbered 35. With a sturdy 150 HP, it’s a resilient choice in battle. Its attack suite includes Waterfall, reflecting its powerful aquatic nature. This card is a solid addition to any collection focused on Water-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Marshtomp
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Primal Clash set, card number 35. It features two attacks: “Water Arrow,” which deals 60 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance if the target is benched, and “Waterfall,” which deals 120 damage. The card has no abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card can be identified by its set code “xy5-35,” its rarity as Rare, and the distinctive illustration by Shigenori Negishi. The card’s image can be found at /images/xy5/xy5-35.jpg.

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 vivid artwork and maintain condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and stage, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (XY5): This set introduced Swampert as a powerful Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with strong attacks and a high HP pool. The card fits well within the set’s theme of primal and powerful Pokémon, emphasizing Swampert’s strength and aquatic prowess.

For collectors and players alike, this Swampert card from Primal Clash offers a striking combination of durability and attack power, captured through Shigenori Negishi’s detailed illustration.