Kricketot Collector’s Guide: Astral Radiance #9

Character Intro

Kricketot is a Common Pokémon card from the Astral Radiance set, numbered 9. It has 60 HP and a single attack, Trip Over. Its straightforward design makes it a solid pick for collectors focusing on this set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Trip Over — Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 20 more damage (base 10+ damage)
• Flavor Text: When its antennae hit each other, it sounds like the music of a xylophone.
• Regulation Mark: F
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of this Kricketot card is from the Sword & Shield Astral Radiance set, card number 9. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants or alternate art versions. It is identified by the set code swsh10 and the card number 9. The card’s market reference query is “Kricketot Astral Radiance 9.” The image for this exact printing is available at /images/swsh10/swsh10-9.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and low HP make it more suitable for casual play or collectors rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special variants, standard protection is sufficient. Use a penny sleeve and store in a binder or top loader. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the vibrant artwork by Masakazu Fukuda.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Astral Radiance (swsh10): This set introduced Kricketot as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a straightforward attack and charming flavor text. It fits well into beginner decks and collectors’ portfolios due to its approachable design and common rarity.