Crustle Collector’s Guide: Boundaries Crossed #85

Character Intro

Crustle from the Boundaries Crossed set is a Rare Holo card with 100 HP. It features the ability Sturdy and the attack Stone Edge. Numbered 85, it’s a solid Fighting-type pick for collectors.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Dwebble)
• Ability: Sturdy — prevents knockout if at full HP, leaving Crustle with 10 HP instead
• Attack: Stone Edge — 70+ damage with a coin flip for extra 20 damage
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: “When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken.”
• Set Code: bw7
• Series: Black & White (Boundaries Crossed)
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This Crustle appears as number 85 in the Boundaries Crossed set from the Black & White series. It is a Rare Holo illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, known for detailed and dynamic Pokémon art.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are listed. Identification relies on the set code (bw7), card number (85), and Mitsuhiro Arita’s Fighting-type Crustle artwork. The ability “Sturdy” and the coin-flip bonus on “Stone Edge” are signature tells.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. According to available data, it is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish, store this card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially the holographic areas. For long-term storage, use a top loader or a binder with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed (bw7): Known for diverse Fighting-type options and strategic gameplay. Crustle stands out with its defensive Sturdy ability and dependable HP, fitting well into mid-stage evolution builds.