Croagunk Collector’s Guide: Silver Tempest #109

Character Intro

Croagunk from the Silver Tempest set is a Common Basic Darkness-type Pokémon card with 80 HP. Its attack, Corkscrew Punch, adds dynamic flair to gameplay. This card is numbered 109 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Corkscrew Punch (30 damage, costs Darkness + Colorless)
• Flavor Text: It makes frightening noises with its poison-filled cheek sacs. When opponents flinch, Croagunk hits them with a poison jab.
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh12
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Abilities: None
• Print Variants: None

Key Printings

This guide covers the Croagunk card from Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest, card number 109. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. No alternate printings or special variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions. Identification relies on set code “swsh12,” card number 109, and the Shin Nagasawa illustrator credit. Its Darkness type and Basic stage further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats as per the provided data. Players should verify current tournament rules before including this card in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special variants, use sleeves and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the card’s condition and the artwork by Shin Nagasawa.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): Introduced Croagunk as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with a straightforward attack and balanced stats. This set’s Croagunk is a solid collectible for fans of the Sword & Shield series, notable for its clean design and thematic flavor text.