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Crustle

Boundaries Crossed / #85/149

Crustle

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Boundaries Crossed
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Source reference
bw7-85

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
100
Type (source)
Fighting
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Dwebble
Pokédex number
558
Retreat cost
3 Energy
Weakness (source)
Grass ×2

Printed card text — English

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.

Description from the source

When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken.

Abilities

Sturdy

Ability

If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, this Pokémon is not Knocked Out and its remaining HP becomes 10 instead.

Attacks

Stone Edge

Cost: Fighting · Fighting · Colorless

Damage: 70

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • normal · standard

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