Collector’s Guide: Krabby (Fossil Set, Base3-51)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Krabby
• HP: 50
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Common
• Set: Fossil (base3)
• Card Number: 51
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Krabby is from the Fossil set, identified by the set code “base3” and card number 51. It features classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, known for his detailed and vibrant illustrations. The card is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 50 HP and two attacks: “Call for Family,” which allows you to search your deck for a Basic Krabby and place it on your Bench, and “Irongrip,” which deals 20 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants exist for this card.
• The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Lightning (×2).
• It does not have any abilities or resistances.
• The card’s flavor text reads: “Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this common Fossil set card:
– Store in a protective sleeve to prevent surface scratches.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
– Avoid frequent handling to preserve edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil (base3): This set introduced several prehistoric Pokémon and featured iconic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. Krabby fits into the Water-type lineup with straightforward attacks and a useful bench-searching move, making it a functional and collectible card from this era.