Croconaw, Expedition Base Set 74/165, uncommon

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Croconaw

Expedition Base Set 74/165 • uncommon

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 74/165
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2002
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $10.63
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno

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Market

What it's worth

$10.63market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$6.67 – $10.72 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon water-type card from the Expedition Base Set captures a distinct era of collecting history through its specific set placement. Its inclusion in this series marks it as a piece that defines the foundational expansion of its time, making it a reliable staple for those building out their card collections.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyTackle20

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyTake Down40

Croconaw does 10 damage to itself.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Croconaw card from the Expedition Base Set was released in 2002, marking a significant milestone for the Pokémon Trading Card Game as the first set to feature e-Reader technology. This integration allowed players to scan the dot-code strips on the left and bottom sides of the card using a Game Boy Advance e-Reader peripheral to unlock digital Pokédex entries, mini-games, or bonus animations. The set served as a transitional period for the game, shifting the visual style toward a more modern aesthetic while maintaining the core appeal of the franchise.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG series. Kimura’s style in this era often emphasized dynamic movement and distinct coloration to help the cards stand out within the new e-Series template. As an uncommon card, it was a staple of the base set's utility, appreciated by players for its role in the evolution chain and by collectors for its role in the pioneering era of the e-Card format.

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Other printings

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About

About Croconaw

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