Karrablast (Crimson Invasion 7) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Karrablast from the Crimson Invasion set is a Common card with 60 HP. It features the ability Shell On and the attack Peck. This lively Pokémon is card number 7 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Shell On — Discard a Shelmet from your hand to evolve Karrablast during your turn.
• Attack: Peck — 30 damage, costs three Colorless energy.
• Flavor Text: “These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.”
• Illustrator: OOYAMA
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Crimson Invasion set, card number 7, classified as Common rarity. It is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a notable ability that supports evolution mechanics involving Shelmet cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm4-7,” the Crimson Invasion set name, and the illustrator OOYAMA’s artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Shell On provides direct evolution support by discarding a Shelmet from hand, making Karrablast a simple piece in Shelmet-focused strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is ideal for both casual play and collection but should still be handled with care to maintain its artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): Introduced Karrablast with its Shell On ability, emphasizing evolution synergy with Shelmet. This set focuses on strategic evolution mechanics and Grass-type Pokémon.
• Other sets and printings for Karrablast are unknown based on the provided data.