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Clamperl
Primal Clash 49/160 • common
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Number
- 49/160
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.20
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon would be damaged by an attack, prevent that attack's damage done to this Pokémon if that damage is 50 or less.
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Clamperl, featured as card 49/160 in the Primal Clash expansion, was released in early 2015 as part of the XY series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for introducing the Primal Reversion mechanic, which focused on the ancient forms of Kyogre and Groudon, reflecting the deep-sea and tectonic themes that defined the Hoenn region's lore. Clamperl, a bivalve Pokémon known for its shell-based defenses, fits naturally within this water-focused collection, serving as a standard common card intended to flesh out the elemental diversity of the set.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon franchise known for his clean lines and vibrant, expressive character depictions. Saitou’s approach to Clamperl emphasizes the creature's simple, enclosed anatomy, utilizing the bright, aquatic color palette characteristic of the Primal Clash era. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players and collectors as a functional, accessible piece of the set, valued primarily for its role in expanding the available card pool for the Primal Clash meta.
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