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Cranidos
SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH274/307 • promo
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Number
- SWSH274/307
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $0.38
- Artist
- GIDORA
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage.
Its hard skull is its distinguishing feature. It snapped trees by headbutting them, and then it fed on their ripe berries.
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Where it came from
The Cranidos card, numbered SWSH274, was released as part of the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos series. These cards were distributed alongside specific merchandise or event-related products, serving as a promotional tie-in to the broader Generation VIII Pokémon TCG era. It features the prehistoric Cranidos, a Rock-type Pokémon known for its powerful head-butting capabilities, rendered in the distinct art style characteristic of the mid-2020s promotional runs.
This card was illustrated by Tika Matsuno, who has contributed numerous illustrations to the Pokémon TCG. The design captures Cranidos in a dynamic, energetic pose that emphasizes its aggressive nature and sturdy build. As a promo card, it was crafted to offer players and collectors a specific, readily accessible version of the character, distinct from those found in the core expansion sets of the time.
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