Krookodile Collector’s Guide (Sun Moon #85)

Character Intro

Krookodile from the Sun Moon set is a Rare Holo card numbered 85. This striking Pokémon boasts 150 HP and features the powerful attack Obsidian Fang. Its bold design captures the fierce nature of this ground and dark-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Krokorok)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Flavor Text: Its unique faculty of sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.

Key Printings

This Krookodile card is from the Sun Moon series, set code sm1, and is numbered 85. It is a Rare Holo variant, distinguished by its holographic foil treatment.

• Attacks:
• “False Accusation” — increases damage based on the opponent’s hand size.
• “Obsidian Fang” — discards all Pokémon Tool cards from the opponent’s Active Pokémon before dealing 120 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “sm1-85,” the Rare Holo rarity, and the illustrator Hajime Kusajima. The card’s Darkness type and Stage 2 subtype further distinguish it within the Sun Moon set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high HP and impactful attacks make it a potentially strong choice in casual play, especially with its ability to disrupt opponents’ Tool cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and consider using a top loader or binder for added protection during transport or display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): This set introduced Krookodile as a powerful Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon with disruptive and scalable attacks. The card’s holofoil treatment and detailed illustration make it a standout collectible from this series.