Huntail (Primal Clash 50) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Huntail from the Primal Clash set is a Rare Holo card numbered 50. It boasts 100 HP and features the attack Crunch. This card offers a sleek addition to any collection with its vibrant design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Clamperl)
• HP: 100
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.”

Key Printings

This card is from the XY series, specifically the Primal Clash set, identified by the code xy5-50. It is a Rare Holo variant, making it a desirable collectible for fans of Water-type Pokémon and the XY era.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are known for this exact card. The card can be identified by its set code (xy5), number (50), and holofoil rarity. The illustrator’s signature style by Masakazu Fukuda is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): This set introduced a variety of Pokémon with primal and ancient themes. Huntail’s inclusion as a Rare Holo highlights the set’s focus on diverse Water-type Pokémon and evolutionary lines. The set is known for its dynamic artwork and strategic gameplay elements, although Huntail itself has no abilities and features two attacks focusing on energy manipulation and disruption.