Crustle Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #8

Character Intro

Crustle from the Dark Explorers set is an Uncommon, 110 HP Stage 1 Grass-type that leans on the tactical bench pressure of Heavy Bullet. As card number 8 in the set, it’s a sturdy pick for both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• HP: 110
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Dwebble)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Attacks:
• Cut (30 damage; costs Grass + Colorless)
• Heavy Bullet (70 damage; costs Grass + 2 Colorless; flip a coin to deal 20 damage to one of opponent’s Benched Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: “It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.”
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Image:

Key Printings

This Crustle appears in the Black & White series’ Dark Explorers set as card number 8 with Uncommon rarity. Ryo Ueda’s artwork emphasizes Crustle’s robust, resilient Grass-type identity.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Crustle. Identifiers include the set code “bw5-8,” the Dark Explorers logo, and Grass-type coloring. Its retreat cost of 3 and the attack “Heavy Bullet” further distinguish it from other Crustle printings.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its play viability and tournament presence are therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with detailed artwork, keeping it flat and clean helps preserve both condition and display appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Features Crustle as a solid Stage 1 Grass-type with strong physical attacks and bench-targeting capabilities, complementing its rugged, enduring theme from the Black & White era.

This guide covers the essential details for collectors and players interested in the Crustle card from the Dark Explorers set.