Crabominable Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows #74

Character Intro

Crabominable from the Burning Shadows set is a rare card numbered 74. It boasts a solid 140 HP and features the powerful attack Gutsy Hammer. This card stands out with its robust stats and distinctive attack name.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Crabrawler)
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Attacks:
• Gutsy Hammer: Deals 80 damage and then does 10 damage to itself for each damage counter on it.
• Double Stomp: Costs three Fighting Energy; flip 2 coins, dealing 40 more damage for each heads, starting at 80+.
• Flavor Text: “It aimed for the top but got lost and ended up on a snowy mountain. Being forced to endure the cold, this Pokémon evolved and grew fur.”
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Burning Shadows set, designated as card number 74. It is classified as a Rare card and features no additional print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Crabominable card. Identification is straightforward by set code sm3 and card number 74.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Introduced Crabominable as a powerful Fighting-type Stage 1 evolution with unique self-damaging and coin-flip-based attacks, emphasizing risk and reward in gameplay. The card’s rugged mountain theme is visually and textually reinforced.

This guide covers the exact Burning Shadows printing of Crabominable, providing collectors and players with essential details for identification and care.