Claydol

Claydol

Selected Masterpiece • 145/264
Market Price $0.21
Fusion Strike Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

Akira Komayama

Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Claydol floating serenely above a rugged landscape, surrounded by wispy clouds that stretch across a bright sky. This moment captures the Pokémon in a tranquil state, suggesting a harmony with its environment. The subtle details in the background hint at a world rich with history and mystery, enhancing the sense of wonder. Claydol's presence here evokes a feeling of ancient wisdom and calm, as if it is a guardian of the secrets held within the mountains.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fighting
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
12/11/2021

Rapid Spin

30

Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, your opponent switches their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon.

Ancient Imprint

Put damage counters on your opponent's Active Pokémon until its remaining HP is 60.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost