Milotic – Primal Clash (xy5-44) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Milotic (Primal Clash 44) is a Rare Holo with 110 HP. It features the elegant ability Sparkling Ripples and the dynamic attack Aqua Swirl—a graceful addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Feebas)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Sparkling Ripples – When you evolve a Pokémon with Milotic, you may return a card from your discard pile to your hand.
• Attack: Aqua Swirl – Deals 60 damage and may force your opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with one on their Bench.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY series’ Primal Clash set, numbered 44. It is a Rare Holo card featuring artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma. Notable for its ability Sparkling Ripples, it provides strategic recovery options during gameplay.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Milotic card. It is identified by the set code “xy5” and card number 44. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it features the Water type symbol. The image for this card can be found at /images/xy5/xy5-44.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Specific tournament legality or ban status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a top-loader or binder with rigid pages to prevent bending or surface scratches. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): This set introduced Milotic as a Rare Holo Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with a useful ability for card recovery and a disruptive attack. The card fits well into decks that benefit from recycling resources and controlling the opponent’s active Pokémon.

This Milotic card remains a visually appealing and tactically interesting addition for collectors and players focusing on Water-type decks or the XY series.