Krabby (Phantom Forces 13) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Krabby from the Phantom Forces set is a Common, Basic Water-type card numbered 13 with 70 HP. It features two straightforward attacks—Vice Grip and Crabhammer—making it a simple, nostalgic pick for collectors of classic Water-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Attacks:
• Vice Grip (10 damage, 1 Water energy)
• Crabhammer (50 damage, 3 Water energies)
• Flavor Text: “If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.”
• Illustrator: kirisAki
• Card Number: 13/119
• Set: Phantom Forces (xy4)
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None listed

Key Printings

This exact printing of Krabby appears in the XY Phantom Forces set, numbered 13/119. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate print variants. The kirisAki artwork highlights Krabby’s defensive bubble-cloaking behavior.

Variants & Identifiers

• Variants: There are no known print variants or special editions for this Krabby card.
• Identifiers: Set code “xy4,” number 13, illustrator kirisAki, Water type, and Basic stage.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card with a sleeve and store it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially the illustration by kirisAki. For long-term preservation, use a binder with secure pockets or a top-loader.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (xy4): A straightforward Basic Water-type with Vice Grip and Crabhammer. The flavor text adds personality, making it a pleasant collectible for fans of the XY series.