Tentacruel (Primal Clash 72) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Tentacruel from the Primal Clash set is a rare card numbered 72. It boasts 100 HP and features the attack Stick and Absorb. This sleek Pokémon offers a balanced presence for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Tentacool)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Tentacruel card from the Primal Clash set, card number 72. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this card
• Set code: “xy5”
• Card number: 72
• Illustrator: match
• Series: XY

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

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

Play Notes

• Its attacks include “Dancing Tentacles,” which confuses and poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon, and “Stick and Absorb,” which heals Tentacruel and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating next turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare Tentacruel card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): Tentacruel appears as a rare Psychic-type Stage 1 card with a unique focus on status effects and healing, illustrated by match. The set’s release date is unknown, and this card is a solid collector’s piece within the XY series.