Croconaw (Neo Genesis 31) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Croconaw is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Neo Genesis set, numbered 31. It has 70 HP and features the attack Jaw Clamp. This card offers a solid presence in battle with its straightforward design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Totodile)
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• No resistances or abilities
• Attacks:
• Screech: Increases damage of the next attack on the Defending Pokémon by 20.
• Jaw Clamp: Deals 30 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating until the end of your opponent’s next turn.

Key Printings

This exact Croconaw card appears in the Neo Genesis set as card number 31. It is an Uncommon rarity card featuring classic Ken Sugimori artwork. No alternate printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Croconaw card. Key identifiers include its set code “neo1,” the card number 31, and the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration. The card’s subtype is Stage 1, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer tactical utility by increasing damage and restricting opponent movement, making it a strategic choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid Ken Sugimori artwork and maintain card condition, store this Croconaw card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep its Uncommon rarity value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Genesis: This set introduced Croconaw as a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with tactical attacks like Screech and Jaw Clamp. It features classic artwork and remains a nostalgic piece for collectors focusing on early Neo series cards.