Pokemon Primal Clash Set
A massive 164-card expansion bringing Primal Reversion to the TCG with Primal Groudon EX and Primal Kyogre EX as legendary headliners.
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Primal Clash is one of the largest XY-era sets with 164 cards, released in February 2015. The set introduced Primal Reversion, an ancient counterpart to Mega Evolution, featuring Primal Groudon EX and Primal Kyogre EX. Ancient Trait Pokemon also debuted, providing permanent abilities printed on the card banner.
Most Valuable Cards
Primal Groudon EX Full Art (#151) and Primal Kyogre EX Full Art (#149) are the top chase cards at $25-50 each near-mint. The secret rare Mega Gardevoir EX (#156) and Aggron EX Full Art (#153) are also premium pulls. Wailord EX Full Art saw novelty value for its high HP gimmick decks.
Cards from Primal Clash
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Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Tangela
Breloom
Blaziken
Barboach
Gorebyss
Tynamo
Starmie
Groudon EX
Excadrill
Kingdra
Bouffalant
Gardevoir Spirit Link
Weakness Policy
Aggron EX
M Aggron EX
Gardevoir EX
M Gardevoir EX
Archie's Ace in the Hole
Maxie's Hidden Ball Trick
Professor Birch's Observations
Teammates
Dive Ball
Enhanced Hammer
Switch
Weakness Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
01. What is Primal Reversion in Primal Clash?
Primal Reversion is a mechanic similar to Mega Evolution where Groudon EX and Kyogre EX transform into their primal forms. Like Mega Evolution, it ends your turn unless you have the corresponding Spirit Link attached.
02. How many cards are in the Primal Clash set?
Primal Clash contains 164 cards in the main set plus several secret rares, making it one of the largest XY-era expansions.
03. What are Ancient Trait Pokemon?
Ancient Trait Pokemon have special abilities printed in a gold banner at the top of the card. These traits like Alpha Growth (attach 2 energy) and Omega Barrage (attack twice) can't be turned off by opponent effects.
04. Which Primal Clash cards are best for competitive play?
Primal Groudon EX was a top-tier competitive card with its Gaia Volcano attack dealing 100+ damage while discarding a Stadium. Dive Ball and Scorched Earth were essential Trainer staples used across many decks.
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