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Crabaraque

Explorateurs Obscurs / #8/108

Crabaraque

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Explorateurs Obscurs
Rarity (source)
Peu Commune
Illustrator
Ryo Ueda
Source reference
bw5-8

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Crustle carries a large rock on its back and can cross parched regions for several days. When rain arrives, it shelters inside. It also defends a territory where disputes are settled by the strength of this shell: a broken rock signals defeat. Its claws remain formidable weapons in battle. The Pokédex thus makes its mobile home both shelter from the weather and a visible sign of its power.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Black explains that a dispute between Crustle ends when one opponent's rock breaks. Pokémon White describes their long journeys through arid terrain despite this weight. Their shells are therefore useful protection but also a risk during territorial battles.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP
110
Type (source)
Plante
Stage (source)
Niveau 1
Evolves from (printed name)
Crabicoque
Pokédex number
558
Retreat cost
3 Energy
Weakness (source)
Feu ×2

Printed card text — French

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Coupe

Cost: Plante · Incolore

Damage: 30

Projectile Lourd

Cost: Plante · Incolore · Incolore

Damage: 70

Lancez une pièce. Si c'est face, cette attaque inflige 20 dégâs à 1 des Pokémon de Banc de votre adversaire. (N'appliquez ni la Faiblesse ni la Résistance aux Pokémon de Banc.)

Documented variants

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  • Normal
  • normal · Standard

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