Cradily ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Cradily ex is a Rare Holo EX from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, card number 90. With 150 HP, the Poké-Body Primal Vibes, and the status-stacking Acidic Poison attack, it blends durability with disruption for a distinctive battlefield presence.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Cradily ex
• Stage: Stage 2, ex (evolves from Lileep)
• Type: Grass
• HP: 150
• Rarity: Rare Holo EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weaknesses: Water ×2, Fire ×2
• Abilities: Primal Vibes (Poké-Body) prevents opponent’s Active Pokémon from evolving
• Attacks:
• Eerie Light (30 damage, Confuses Defending Pokémon)
• Acidic Poison (60 damage, Poisons and Burns Defending Pokémon)
• Rules: When Pokémon-ex is Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Set Code: ex4
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Cradily ex appears in Team Magma vs Team Aqua as card number 90. It is a Rare Holo EX with notably high HP and the Primal Vibes Poké-Body. The artwork by Ryo Ueda is a defining feature of this edition.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via:
– Set code: ex4
– Card number: 90
– Rarity: Rare Holo EX
– Unique combination of Primal Vibes and the Eerie Light/Acidic Poison attacks

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Primal Vibes can disrupt evolution-based strategies by preventing the opponent’s Active Pokémon from evolving.
• Eerie Light adds immediate pressure with Confusion, while Acidic Poison compounds damage over time with Poison and Burn.
• Note the EX prize rule: when this Pokémon-ex is Knocked Out, the opponent claims 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and Ryo Ueda’s artwork, sleeve the card promptly and store away from sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binder pages with individual pockets to avoid bending and surface wear. Keep it out of extreme temperatures to maintain card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Introduces Cradily ex as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 EX with disruptive evolution control and strong status-inflicting attacks. The set’s Team Magma vs Team Aqua theme makes this high-HP, Poké-Body-focused card stand out.