Groudon-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Groudon-EX from the Primal Clash set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 85. With 180 HP and the hard-hitting Massive Rend, it’s a formidable presence in battle and a notable pickup for both players and collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Rip Claw (Fighting + Colorless): 30 damage; flip a coin, if heads discard an Energy attached to opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Massive Rend (3 Fighting + Colorless): 130 damage.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY series’ Primal Clash set as card 85. It is a Rare Holo EX featuring artwork by Ryota Murayama.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identifiers include set code “xy5” and card number 85. Subtype: Basic, EX. No regulation mark. Market reference query: “Groudon-EX Primal Clash 85.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The Pokémon-EX rule applies: if Groudon-EX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and artwork, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (XY5): Groudon-EX debuts as a powerful Fighting-type EX with high HP and strong attacks, emphasizing energy disruption and heavy damage output. This set highlights the primal power of Groudon with dynamic artwork and gameplay impact.