Croconaw Collector’s Guide (Phantom Forces #16)

Character Intro

Croconaw from the Phantom Forces set is an Uncommon Pokémon card with 80 HP. Its Crunch attack underscores its fierce nature. This card is numbered 16 in the set, making it a distinctive addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Totodile)
• Attacks:
• Wave Splash (Water + Colorless): 30 damage
• Crunch (Water + 2 Colorless): 40 damage; flip a coin, if heads discard an Energy attached to opponent’s Active Pokémon
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
• Illustrator: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact Croconaw printing appears in the XY Phantom Forces set as card number 16. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card and features no special print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Croconaw card. Identification relies on the set code “xy4,” card number 16, and the unique artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. The card’s subtype is Stage 1, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Croconaw card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its straightforward attacks and moderate HP make it a solid choice for casual play or collection but not for current tournament play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining edge and surface integrity will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (xy4): Introduced Croconaw as a Stage 1 Water-type with balanced offensive options and a coin-flip effect on Crunch. The set emphasizes dynamic battle strategies and features consistent artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.