Krookodile (XY 71) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Krookodile from the XY set is a Rare Stage 2 Pokémon with 140 HP. Numbered 71 in the set, it features the disruptive attack Knock Back alongside solid stats, making it a straightforward, tactically minded card with a strong battlefield presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Krokorok)
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Attacks:
• Bother: Flip a coin; if heads, opponent cannot play Supporter cards next turn (50 damage)
• Knock Back: Opponent switches Active Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon (80 damage)
• Flavor Text: Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.
• Set: XY (xy1)

Key Printings

Single printing in the XY set (xy1), number 71, classified as Rare. Illustrator: match. No alternate printings or promotional versions are known.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identifiers include set code “xy1” and card number 71. Its Darkness typing, Stage 2 evolution line, and the specific attacks Bother and Knock Back distinguish it from other Krookodile cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer disruption by limiting Supporter usage and forcing switches; plan around the retreat cost of 3 when building decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect with sleeves and store away from sunlight and moisture. For added preservation and display, use a top loader or a binder with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY (xy1): Introduces Krookodile as a powerful Stage 2 Darkness-type with disruptive, damaging attacks and solid HP—an appealing pickup for XY-focused collections.