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Cradily
Sandstorm 3/100 • holo-rare
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Number
- 3/100
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $12.57
- Artist
- Midori Harada
What it does
As long as Cradily is your Active Pokémon, your opponent's Pokémon can't retreat.
Before using this effect, you may switch the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon, if any. The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Remove 2 damage counters from Cradily (remove 1 if there is only 1).
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Cradily card from the EX Sandstorm expansion was released in 2003 as part of the transition into the third generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set introduced the Fossil mechanic for Hoenn-region Pokémon, requiring players to play Root Fossil cards to evolve them into their final forms. Cradily was highlighted as a holo-rare, reflecting its status as one of the specialized prehistoric Pokémon featured in the Ruby and Sapphire video games.
The illustration for this card was provided by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise. His work during this era often emphasized clean lines and a distinct, minimalist aesthetic that prioritized the creature's anatomical design over the complex, action-oriented backgrounds seen in later expansions. The card was well-received by players for its utility in competitive play, particularly for its ability to stall opponents with its unique defensive typing.
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