Hippopotas (Primal Clash 87) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Hippopotas is a Common Pokémon card from the Primal Clash set, numbered 87. It features a sturdy 90 HP and a single attack called Rolling Tackle. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection with its solid design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: None

Attacks

• Tackle — 20 damage for two Colorless energies
• Rolling Tackle — 50 damage for two Fighting and one Colorless energy

Key Printings

This exact printing of Hippopotas appears in the XY series, specifically the Primal Clash expansion. It is a common rarity card numbered 87 in the set. The card features two attacks: Tackle, which deals 20 damage for two Colorless energies, and Rolling Tackle, which deals 50 damage for two Fighting and one Colorless energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “xy5-87” and the illustrator credit to Yuka Morii. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/xy5/xy5-87.jpg. The market reference query for this card is “Hippopotas Primal Clash 87.”

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 maintain the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from moisture, as Hippopotas itself is noted for not enjoying wet conditions. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and handle with clean hands to preserve the vibrant illustration by Yuka Morii.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (XY5): Hippopotas is introduced as a reliable Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a moderate retreat cost. This set emphasizes primal-themed Pokémon and their evolutions, with Hippopotas fitting into the ground-based archetype.

This guide covers all known details for the Hippopotas card from Primal Clash, providing collectors and players with a focused overview of this specific printing.