Krokorok (Dark Explorers 65) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Krokorok from the Dark Explorers set is an Uncommon card with 90 HP. It features the attack Corkscrew Punch, adding a sharp edge to your deck. This card is numbered 65 in the set, making it a distinctive pick for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Sandile)
• Attacks:
• Mud-Slap: 30 damage, costs 2 Colorless Energy
• Corkscrew Punch: 70 damage, costs 2 Darkness + 2 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: “They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.”
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Dark Explorers set, identified as card number 65. It is an Uncommon card with no listed abilities but two solid attacks that balance moderate and high damage output.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. Identification relies on the set code “bw5,” card number 65, and the Darkness type with Stage 1 subtype. The illustrator’s signature style by Mitsuhiro Arita also helps confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No special rules or abilities are associated with this printing.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining edge and surface quality is essential for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set includes Krokorok as a solid Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with balanced offensive capabilities and a distinctive desert-themed flavor text. It fits well into decks focusing on Darkness energy but is not tournament-legal in current formats.