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Krabby

Sword & Shield 042/202 • common

Set: Sword & Shield
Number: 042/202
Rarity: Common
Released: 2020
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.23
Artist: ryoma uratsuka

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$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.10 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Krabby card from the Sword & Shield base set highlights the charm of a classic Water-type Pokémon first introduced in the original Kanto region. While it is a common card, it remains a favorite for collectors who enjoy documenting the visual evolution of iconic species across different card series.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPBasic

Cost: water energyAqua Shower

This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Cost: water energy colorless energyVise Grip30

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Krabby card 042/202 was released as part of the Sword & Shield base set, which launched the eighth generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in early 2020. As a common card, it was designed to be easily accessible to players and collectors, featuring the classic crustacean Pokémon in its water-type form. The set marked a significant transition in the game, introducing the V and VMAX mechanics that would define the era’s competitive meta.

The illustration for this card was created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon franchise since the original Base Set. Himeno’s design captures Krabby in a vibrant, naturalistic style consistent with the updated aesthetic of the Sword & Shield series. While the card is a standard common rarity, it serves as a piece of the foundational expansion that updated the game's card frame design to improve legibility and visual appeal for a new generation of players.

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