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.
xy5 Difficulty
3/5 to complete
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Varies
Market average
Top Card
Primal Groudon EX Full
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Overview
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.
Best for
- Collectors who like XY aesthetics and still track reverse rows seriously
- collectors pricing Primal Clash (2015, 164 cards) as XY / BREAK / generations nostalgia cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
- anyone specifically hunting Primal Groudon EX Full / Primal Kyogre EX Full and needing the rest of the set for context
Skip this path if
- you only care about current SV meta cards
- you expect every card in Primal Clash to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)
Common mistakes
Collectors mishandle Primal Clash by ignoring reverse holo and special subset rows when “completing” a set. Primal Groudon EX Full / Primal Kyogre EX Full still does most of the economic work inside a 164-card list — do not price bulk like hits. Listings labeled only “XY / BREAK / generations nostalgia” are not a SKU: match set code xy5 (2015) before you match the art.
What to check first
Start with foil condition — XY foils scuff, and buyers notice. Then inspect Primal Groudon EX Full / Primal Kyogre EX Full under real light before anyone says “NM” or grade. Gap the rest with the Primal Clash checklist; sealed product does not replace the expensive row.
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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28 of 164 
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
Tips to finish the set
With 164 cards, Primal Clash is a substantial set to complete. Prioritize the 8+ Full Art EX cards and secret rares. Ancient Trait cards are unique to this set and add collection variety. The Trainer cards like Dive Ball and Scorched Earth are affordable but competitively relevant.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Primal Clash cards by set code xy5 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Primal Groudon EX Full and Primal Kyogre EX Full as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
- 04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest
Scan with the app
Primal Clash cards feature the Ancient Trait banner that can cause confusion with other special card types. The scanner identifies Primal Reversion cards correctly and distinguishes them from standard Mega Evolutions. It also reads the alpha/omega Ancient Trait symbols accurately.
Common 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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