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Exeggcute card art from Ultra Prism (SM5)

Image courtesy of TCGdex.net

Overview

Exeggcute is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card featured in the Ultra Prism expansion (set code SM5). Identified by its card number sm5-1, the card presents the familiar cluster of Exeggcute eggs in a compact, non-GX/EX framework characteristic of early- to mid-rotation sets. With a modest 50 hit points, Exeggcute functions as a straightforward opening Pokémon or a bench-based option in Grass-type decks, offering a high-variance attacker through its signature move, Continuous Eggsplosion. This attack scales with coin flips, delivering 20 damage for each heads obtained before a tails ends the sequence. The simple stat line—low HP, basic stage, and a single, coin-driven attack—situates Exeggcute as a utility beater and a stepping stone toward evolution into Exeggutor, which presents greater staying power and offense in later turns.

Card Information

Name: Exeggcute
Set: Ultra Prism
Set ID: SM5
Card Number: sm5-1
Rarity: Common
Illustrator: kawayoo
Dex Number: 102
Type: Grass
Stage: Basic
HP: 50
Evolves Into: Exeggutor (Stage 1)
Variants: Normal, Holo, Reverse Holo (no First Edition; no special promos)
Weakness: Fire ×2
Retreat Cost: 1
Legal in: Expanded format; not legal in Standard format
Attacks:

Continuous Eggsplosion — Grass
Effect: Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 damage for each heads.
Damage: 20×

Notes on card data: Exeggcute is printed with the Ultra Prism set icon and follows the typical basic-to-stage evolution line for Grass types in this era. The card’s variants reflect the common distribution of holofoil, reverse holofoil, and non-foil prints in collectible sets. The official image and card details align with SM5’s release and its indexing in online databases such as TCGdex.

Gameplay and Strategy

Exeggcute’s defining mechanic is its attack, Continuous Eggsplosion, which relies on a sequence of coin flips to determine total damage. The attack begins with a Grass energy cost and proceeds to flip a coin repeatedly until a tails is flipped. For every heads, the card deals 20 damage. This creates a high-variance, high-reward mechanic: a best-case scenario yields substantial damage in a single-attack turn, while the worst-case outcome may result in a low or zero damage output if the sequence ends early. As a Basic Pokémon with 50 HP, Exeggcute is susceptible to fast knockouts by many competitive decks, placing emphasis on proper bench management and timing of evolution to Exeggutor for increased staying power and stronger offensive options. In terms of deck construction, Exeggcute serves as an inexpensive starter and a potential evolutionary gateway. Decks built around Exeggcute typically use early game aggression or stall elements with Grass-type support and energy acceleration to enable a smooth transition to Exeggutor as soon as practical. The presence of Fire-type weakness is a recurring theme among Grass-type basics, so players often incorporate mitigation strategies such as targeting with other bench threats or using spreads of energy and draw support to sustain pressure while mitigating turnaround damage. Strategically, Exeggcute can be integrated into evolving Grass archetypes that seek to maximize the payoff from a single, variable-damage attack before bringing in a more robust attacker later in the game. Its low HP and common rarity align with common deck-building goals: find reliable evolutions, maintain tempo with energy attachments, and leverage the transition to Exeggutor to capitalize on a more favorable matchup window. While not a standout in raw power, the card’s thematic consistency with Exeggcute’s evolutionary line and the potential for explosive damage on favorable coin-runs provide a thematic and functional niche within the Ultra Prism era’s Grass-type strategies.

Collector and Market Information

The Exeggcute card from Ultra Prism appears with common rarity and multiple print variants (normal, holo, reverse holo). As with many basic cards in modern sets, the collector value hinges on print condition, foil type, and set-specific demand. Market data from late 2025 provides a snapshot of typical pricing across two major platforms, reflecting both common and foil variant values.

Cardmarket (Normal): Updated 2025-10-31. Average price around €0.10; low around €0.02; 1-week average movement around +0.11; 7-day and 30-day averages indicate modest, gradual demand. The holo variant lists higher averages, with avg-holo around €0.24 and related metrics showing more pronounced pricing movement.
TCGPlayer (Normal): Updated 2025-10-31. Normal pricing shows a low of about $0.04, a mid around $0.20, and a high near $1.49; the market price sits around $0.14. The reverse-holo foil variant demonstrates a broader range, with low around $0.15, mid around $0.38, and high up to $2.95, market price around $0.38, and direct low pricing around $0.41.
Notes on pricing: Prices vary by condition (lightly played to near mint), foil status, and regional market access. The data above reflects recent observed values and is subject to fluctuation with market demand and new printings.

For collectors and players tracking the price of common basic cards, Exeggcute from Ultra Prism represents a low-budget entry point with predictable availability. The holo and reverse holo variants can command higher prices due to foil status, but overall the card remains accessible for most players building casual or budget-focused Grass-type decks.

Art and Lore

The artwork for this Exeggcute card is contributed by the illustrator kawayoo. The Ultra Prism set frames many Pokémon with a polished, colorful portrayal consistent with the Sun & Moon era’s aesthetic. The Exeggcute depicted on this card is a cluster of six egg-shaped Pokémon with eyes forming a cohesive whole—a motif that remains faithful to the creature’s in-game design. The illustration emphasizes the group nature of Exeggcute, reinforcing the theme of multiple parts forming a single entity, which aligns with the Pokémon’s lore that Exeggcute are seeds that can combine into a cohesive whole when necessary. In the broader context of Ultra Prism, the art direction often balances playful, approachable character design with a modernized polish that appeals to both younger players and collectors.

While the card itself is not tied to a specific in-game storyline beyond its evolutionary line, the Exeggcute family (Exeggcute evolving into Exeggutor) is a long-standing element of the Pokémon world’s lore. The Ultra Prism era’s visual treatment of classic Pokémon like Exeggcute contributes to a sense of continuity, connecting newer sets with established character designs and evolutionary themes that have persisted across generations.

Trivia

This Exeggcute card belongs to the Ultra Prism set (SM5) and is the basic form in the Exeggcute–Exeggutor evolutionary line. It provides a straightforward entry point for Grass-type decks seeking a simple bench-sitter with a variable-damage attack.
The card features a common rarity classification, with holo and reverse holo variants available in the same print run, reflecting standard multi-foil printing practices of the era.
The attack, Continuous Eggsplosion, explicitly hinges on a coin-flip mechanic, a design choice that makes damage outputs intrinsically probabilistic and encourages players to employ risk-reward considerations during game planning.
Illustrator credit to kawayoo ties the card to a broader portfolio of Pokémon artwork known for its clean lines and approachable character portrayal, fitting the Ultra Prism aesthetic.
Exeggcute’s relatively low HP means it is typically used as a stepping stone toward Exeggutor, rather than as a primary attacking threat in most competitive decks of the era.

Notes on Variants and Print History

Exeggcute sm5-1 is printed in multiple variants within Ultra Prism, including normal, holofoil, and reverse holofoil editions. There is no First Edition print for this card, and there are no promotional (promo) versions listed in the dataset. The holofoil variant is generally more sought after by collectors due to its foil finish, while the normal print remains the most widely available for casual collecting and deck-building purposes. The card’s legal status reflects its availability in Expanded formats, with Standard play not currently applicable for this specific release according to the provided data.

Relation to the Ultra Prism Era

Ultra Prism (SM5) represents a transitional phase in the Pokémon TCG where the game maintained a strong emphasis on evolving lines and mechanic variety, alongside the continued introduction of new card art and foil treatments. Exeggcute’s presence in this set highlights the continued relevance of classic Pokémon in modern print runs, offering players an accessible entry point into Grass-type strategies while preserving the nostalgic appeal of the original Exeggcute design. The card’s simple text and modest stats reflect the set’s balance between approachable gameplay for beginners and strategic depth for experienced players seeking reliable bench assets and evolutionary progression.

📘 Exeggcute — Pokémon TCG Card (Multiple Sets)