Cranidos (Ultra Prism 64) Collector’s Guide

Card Overview

Cranidos is an Uncommon Fighting-type from the Ultra Prism set, card number 64. It has 90 HP and two straightforward attacks—Corkscrew Punch and Headstrike—making it a clean, thematic inclusion for fossil-focused collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Unidentified Fossil
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Corkscrew Punch (30 damage, 1 Fighting Energy)
• Headstrike (50 damage, 2 Fighting Energy)
• Flavor Text: In rock layers where Cranidos fossils are found, the fossilized trunks of trees snapped in two are also often found.
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Image:

Printing Notes

This guide focuses on the Ultra Prism printing of Cranidos, card number 64. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special identifiers for this Cranidos card. It is identified by its set code “sm5” and card number 64.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Cranidos card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, careful handling will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism: Cranidos appears as a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon evolving from Unidentified Fossil, featuring straightforward attacks and a modest HP of 90. The set highlights prehistoric themes with detailed fossil-related flavor text.