Primal Clash / #9/160

Sceptile

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Primal Clash
Rarity (source): Rare
Illustrator: hatachu
Source reference: xy5-9

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Sceptile travels through the jungle from branch to branch before leaping onto prey. The leaves on its arms are sharp enough to cut into large trunks. Yet its relationship with trees goes beyond hunting: the seeds on its back are reputed to be rich in nutrients, and it cares for the forest where it lives. The Pokédex thus brings formidable agility and constant attention to its habitat together in one Pokémon.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire credits the seeds on Sceptile's back with nutrients said to revitalize trees. Pokémon Omega Ruby instead describes the accuracy of its attacking leaps. Its body carries both a hunting weapon and a resource connected to the forest.

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Card details

HP: 140
Type (source): Grass
Stage (source): Stage2
Evolves from (printed name): Grovyle
Pokédex number: 254
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Fire ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.

Abilities

Ω Barrier

Ancient Trait

Whenever your opponent plays a Trainer card (excluding Pokémon Tools and Stadium cards), prevent all effects of that card done to this Pokémon.

Attacks

Leaf Blade

Cost: Grass

Damage: 30+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.

Power Poison

Cost: Grass · Grass · Colorless

Damage: 120

Discard 1 Energy attached to this Pokémon. Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

Normal
normal · standard

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