Krokorok (Flashfire 57) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Krokorok from the Flashfire set is an Uncommon Stage 1 Darkness-type card with 90 HP. Numbered 57 in the set, it offers straightforward offense with Dark Clamp and Double Swing, making it a distinctive addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Sandile)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Attacks:
• Dark Clamp: Prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn, dealing 10 damage.
• Double Swing: Flip 2 coins; this attack does 60 damage times the number of heads, costing three energy including Darkness and Colorless.
• Flavor Text: “They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.”
• Illustrator: Naoki Saito
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY series, specifically the Flashfire set, numbered 57. It is classified as an Uncommon card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “xy2,” rarity as Uncommon, and the illustrator Naoki Saito’s distinctive artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its attacks offer tactical options such as preventing retreat and variable damage output, but current tournament legality is unknown.

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 its surface and edges is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (XY2): Introduced Krokorok as a Stage 1 Darkness-type with strategic attacks and solid HP. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon and dynamic gameplay elements. This card fits well into decks focusing on disruption and damage variability.