Image via pokemontcg.io
Crushing Hammer
Emerging Powers 92/98 • uncommon
- Set
- Emerging Powers
- Number
- 92/98
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2011
- Market price
- $0.49
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Crushing Hammer on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Crushing Hammer card was introduced in the Emerging Powers expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released in 2011 as the second set in the Black & White series. This expansion was designed to introduce players to the Unova region’s Pokémon and mechanics, reflecting the shift in gameplay dynamics introduced by the Black & White video games. The item card serves a strategic purpose, allowing players to discard an energy attached to an opponent's Pokémon upon a successful coin flip, embodying the disruption-focused tactics common in competitive play.
The artwork features a stylized, heavy-duty mallet designed to fit the industrial and mechanical aesthetic prevalent in the Unova region's item designs. As an uncommon card, it was distributed widely within booster packs, ensuring it remained a staple in the competitive meta. The card's design aims to provide a high-risk, high-reward mechanic that forces players to balance their deck’s consistency against the potential for significant disruption during a turn.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real Pokémon cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Crushing Hammer
Crushing Hammer is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. Emerging Powers 92/98 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this card yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track Crushing Hammer on collecto.rs?
Crushing Hammer doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Crushing Hammer?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other Pokémon cards collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Crushing Hammer catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Crushing Hammer is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking Pokémon cards free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
