Sceptile (Primal Clash 9) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Sceptile from the Primal Clash set is a Rare Holo card numbered 9. This vibrant card boasts 140 HP. Its notable attack, Power Poison, adds strategic value for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Grovyle)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.”
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Attack Summary

• Leaf Blade: Costs 1 Grass energy; flip a coin to add 30 damage.
• Power Poison: Costs 2 Grass and 1 Colorless energy; deals 120 damage and poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon after discarding an energy from Sceptile.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Sceptile from the XY series set Primal Clash, card number 9. It is a Rare Holo variant illustrated by hatachu.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants or special editions are recorded for this card. Identification relies on the set code “xy5,” card number 9, and the Rare Holo rarity.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve to preserve the holofoil surface and artwork.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): Introduced this powerful Grass-type Sceptile with strong attacks like Leaf Blade and Power Poison, emphasizing strategic energy management and status effects.