Clamperl

Clamperl

Clamperl appears in the English print of Great Encounters, released on February 1, 2008. Clamperl is a common rarity and 40 HP. The Great Encounters set contains 106 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.

Collector Insights

Clamperl is a Water-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It was designed by artist Ken Sugimori and features a flavor text about creating a single pearl that enhances psychic power. The card includes two attacks: Clamp, which costs one Colorless energy to deal 10 damage and has a 50% chance to paralyze the defending Pokémon, and Sparkling Pearl, which requires Water and Colorless energy to deal 20 damage. Clamperl has no resistances and is weak to Lightning, taking an additional 10 damage from such attacks. The card belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series, released as part of the Great Encounters set in February 2008. It has a retreat cost of one Colorless energy and is classified as a Common rarity. The card’s design and mechanics align with its thematic connection to pearls and psychic abilities.

It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.

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