#59 Claydol - Brilliant Stars (swsh9)
Claydol is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 110 HP and a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. It features two attacks: "Spinning Attack" costs two Colorless energy to deal 40 damage, and "Coinciding Figures" requires Psychic and two Colorless energy to deal 90+ damage, with an additional 90 damage if both players have the same number of Benched Pokémon. The card includes a resistance to Fighting-type attacks, reducing damage by 30, and a weakness to Darkness-type attacks, which deal double damage. It was released in the Sword & Shield series under the Brilliant Stars set on February 25, 2022, with a rarity of Uncommon. The artwork is by artist Kazuma Koda, and the card references its ancient origins as a clay figurine from over 20,000 years ago. Its design emphasizes a connection to historical artifacts, blending mysticism with its battle mechanics. The card’s strategic depth lies in its conditional attack bonuses and energy requirements.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Kazuma Koda
Release Date
2/25/2022

Brilliant Stars
Sword & Shield
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