Mudsdale SM20 / 248 Pokemon Card from SM Black Star Promos Set

About the Mudsdale Pokémon Card

Mudsdale is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 140 HP from the SM Black Star Promos set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number SM20/248 and is classified as Promo. The SM Black Star Promos set was released on February 3, 2017.

The card includes the flavor text: “It spits a mud that provides resistance to both wind and rain, so the walls of old houses were often coated with it.”.

Mudsdale Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Mudsdale

Card number: SM20/248

Set: SM Black Star Promos

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Promo

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Fighting

HP: 140

Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

Release date: February 3, 2017

National Pokédex number: 750

Why Collect the Mudsdale Pokémon Card?

Mudsdale is most often collected as part of a complete SM Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Mudsdale Pokémon Card

Mudsdale was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Mudsdale Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Mudsdale is about $5.70. Recent listings range from roughly $3.20 (low) to $70.00 (high), with a mid-point near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the SM Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Mudsdale Pokémon Card

Whether Mudsdale is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Mudsdale Pokémon Card?

Mudsdale carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.

Other Printings of Mudsdale

Mudsdale appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Temporal Forces 175 (around $8.94), Guardians Rising 76 (around $0.54) and Burning Shadows 78 (around $0.46).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Mudsdale Pokémon Card

The Mudsdale pokémon card is a Promo card from the SM Black Star Promos set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the SM Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.70; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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