Paldean Clodsire · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Paldean Clodsire card
Numbered 128 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, Paldean Clodsire is an Uncommon, a Stage 1 Darkness-type carrying 140 HP.
It evolves from Paldean Wooper, so Paldean Clodsire is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Printed on the card, the Paldean Clodsire Pokédex entry reads: "When attacked, this Pokémon will retaliate by sticking thick spines out from its body. It's a risky move that puts everything on the line."
What is Paldean Clodsire worth?
Paldean Clodsire is an Uncommon, so raw copies are inexpensive and easy to find. The value is in condition: a genuine PSA 10, especially 1st Edition, can still reach a surprising figure for an otherwise common card. The live price above breaks it down by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Paldean Clodsire before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Paldean Clodsire grades forgivingly, but the same centering and edge standards apply. Pack-fresh raw copies are easy to find, which makes a clean PSA 10 submission a low-cost way to learn how the cardstock behaves under grading.
If you are collecting Paldean Clodsire
Raw copies of Paldean Clodsire are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Paldean Clodsire is the practical move.
