Crawdaunt Collector’s Guide: Battle Styles #39

Character Intro

Crawdaunt from the Battle Styles set is an Uncommon card numbered 39. With 130 HP, it’s a sturdy Stage 1 that offers reliable offense and utility. Its attack suite includes Crabhammer, delivering a straightforward, effective strike. A balanced pick for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Corphish)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: “A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. It will crash itself into any foe that approaches its nest.”

Key Printings

This Crawdaunt appears in the Sword & Shield Battle Styles expansion (set code swsh5), card number 39. It has no abilities and features two attacks:
– Knock Off — Discards a random card from your opponent’s hand and deals 60 damage.
– Crabhammer — Deals 140 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Crawdaunt. It is identified by its Water type, Stage 1 subtype, Regulation Mark E, and Uncommon rarity. Illustrated by Hasegawa Saki. Card image: /images/swsh5/swsh5-39.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Crawdaunt card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and surface by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles (swsh5): Introduces Crawdaunt as a Stage 1 Water-type with strong offensive attacks, aligning with the set’s dynamic battle strategies. Its moderate retreat cost and notable HP make it appealing to collectors seeking aggressive Water-type options.