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Croconaw
HeartGold & SoulSilver 38/123 • uncommon
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 38/123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $1.64
- Artist
- kawayoo
What it does
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Croconaw card, numbered 38/123, was released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion in 2010. This set marked a significant transition in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing mechanics based on the Nintendo DS titles of the same name. The set is noted for its focus on the Johto region, featuring updated card templates and the introduction of Pokémon Prime cards, which shifted the visual aesthetic toward a more modern, polished look compared to earlier generations.
The artwork for this card was provided by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognizable artists in the history of the franchise. Arita’s portrayal of Croconaw emphasizes its predatory, swamp-dwelling nature, utilizing dynamic lighting and a focused composition typical of his style during the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. Within the competitive landscape of the time, this uncommon-rarity card served as a functional middle-stage evolution, designed to bridge the gap between Totodile and Feraligatr in deck construction.
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