Crustle (Unified Minds 11) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Crustle from the Unified Minds set is a Rare Pokémon card with 120 HP. It features the sturdy ability Shell Armor and the dynamic attack Fury Cutter. This card is numbered 11 in the set, making it a distinctive addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Dwebble)
• Ability: Shell Armor — reduces damage taken by 30 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attack: Fury Cutter — costs 1 Grass and 2 Colorless; damage starts at 50 and can increase up to 200 based on coin flips
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless
• Flavor Text: “It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Number: 11

Key Printings

Focuses on the Unified Minds printing, card number 11, illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya. It is a Rare card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this Crustle card. Identification is straightforward by set code “sm11” and card number 11. The card’s unique ability and attack text also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the illustrated area by Tomokazu Komiya. Proper storage will maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): This set features Crustle as a Stage 1 Grass-type with a defensive ability and a variable damage attack, emphasizing strategic play. The card’s rarity and artwork make it a notable inclusion for collectors focusing on the Sun & Moon series.