Snubbull - Primal Clash (Common - Clay Figure Artwork) [98/162]

Name: Snubbull - Primal Clash (Common - Clay Figure Artwork) [98/162]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: InStock

A Pokémon TCG card featuring a pink clay figure of Snubbull from the Primal Clash set, artwork by Yuka Morii, with visible wear.

Estimated value

Up to $2

Rarity

Common(2/10)

SNUBBULL - PRIMAL CLASH (COMMON - CLAY FIGURE ARTWORK) [98/162]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Pokémon TCG card featuring Snubbull, the Fairy Pokémon, as depicted by artist Yuka Morii using her distinctive clay figure style. The card is from the Primal Clash expansion, identifiable by the set symbol (a stylized primal clash symbol) and card number 98/162. It's a Basic card with 70 HP, featuring the attacks 'Roar' and 'Bite'. The clay figure artwork is a style created by Yuka Morii, giving the Pokémon a charming, handcrafted appearance against a natural background.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36, Vegeta - Dramatic Art (Ultra God Mission 5) [UGM5-020 DA], Magikarp - Pokémon Card 151 (Special Art Rare) [080/165].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The Primal Clash expansion was released in 2015, following the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire video games, and introduced new mechanics such as Ancient Traits and Primal Reversion Pokémon-EX. Snubbull, as a Fairy-type Pokémon, saw increased relevance with the introduction of the Fairy type in Generation VI. Yuka Morii's clay figure art style has been a beloved and consistent feature in the Pokémon TCG for many years, offering a unique tactile aesthetic that from more traditional 2D illustrations.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%

CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 181 trading cards items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Mass produced historically
High survival rate
Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

Common cards like this Snubbull are rarely counterfeited due to their low market value.
The card shows standard print characteristics consistent with official Pokémon TCG releases.
Artwork style is clearly identifiable as Yuka Morii's established technique.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence is assigned due to clear identification of the Pokémon, set, card number, rarity, artist, and language, all of which are easily verifiable from the visible text and imagery.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Character identified as 'Snubbull'.
2Set identified as 'Primal Clash' (XY7) by the set symbol and card number 98/162.
3Rarity is 'Common' indicated by the black circle symbol in the bottom right.
4Artist 'Yuka Morii' noted in the bottom left, known for clay figure artwork.
5Copyright date visible as ©2015 Pokémon.
6English language card variant.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Obtain clear, well-lit images of the card's back to assess back centering and edge wear more accurately.
→Use a magnifying tool to inspect for any subtle print errors or anomalies on the card surface.
→Check for any indentation or creasing not visible in these images by carefully examining under angled light.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The card shows light to moderate play wear. There are visible scratches/scuffs on the surface, primarily on the borders and likely across the artwork. Edges appear to have some whitening, especially at the corners, which is typical for a card that has been handled without protective sleeves.