Krookodile Collector’s Guide: Emerging Powers #62

Character Intro

Krookodile from the Emerging Powers set is a Rare card with 140 HP. Its ability, Black Eyes, offers a strategic edge, while the attack Thrash delivers a powerful strike. This card, numbered 62, stands out with its solid stats and dynamic moves.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Krokorok)
• Ability: Black Eyes — Once per turn, you may flip a coin to discard an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Attack: Thrash — Deals 70+ damage with a coin flip determining extra damage or self-damage.
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: Lightning -20
• Retreat Cost: 3

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Krookodile card from the Emerging Powers set, card number 62. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Krookodile card. Identifiers include its set code “bw2” and card number 62. The card’s image can be viewed at: /images/bw2/bw2-62.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its ability “Black Eyes” and attack “Thrash” offer strategic energy disruption and damage potential, but its high retreat cost of 3 may affect mobility in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by Naoki Saito. Proper storage will maintain its collector value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: This set introduced Krookodile as a powerful Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a unique ability to disrupt opponent energy attachments and a high-risk, high-reward attack. The card stands out for its strong HP and strategic potential despite its unknown release date.