Scrafty Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #68

Character Intro

Scrafty from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare card numbered 68. It boasts 100 HP and features the powerful attack Crushing Blow. This card offers a solid addition to any collection focused on strategic gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Scraggy)
• Attacks:
• Headbutt (30 damage, 2 Colorless Energy)
• Crushing Blow (70 damage, 2 Darkness + 1 Colorless Energy; flip a coin to discard an Energy from the Defending Pokémon if heads)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: Groups of them beat up anything that enters their territory. Each can spit acidic liquid from its mouth.
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Dark Explorers set of the Black & White series. It is a rare card, numbered 68, featuring no special print variants. The card’s artwork and stats remain consistent with this set’s style and theme.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Scrafty card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “bw5-68,” rarity as Rare, and illustrator Kagemaru Himeno’s signature style. The card’s Darkness type and Stage 1 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface wear. Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set introduced Scrafty as a rare Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with solid HP and impactful attacks. The set’s artwork and flavor text emphasize Scrafty’s aggressive territorial behavior, making it a memorable collectible from the Black & White era.

This guide covers all known details for the Scrafty card from Dark Explorers #68. Any missing information, such as release date, remains unknown.