Croconaw Collector’s Guide: Shining Legends (sm35-19)

Character Intro

Croconaw from the Shining Legends set is a Common Pokémon card with 90 HP. It features the ability Plunge and the attack Bite. This card is numbered 19 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Totodile
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series set “Shining Legends,” card number 19. It is a Common rarity card featuring Croconaw with the ability “Plunge,” which allows energy transfer from the Active Pokémon to Croconaw on the Bench, and a single attack, “Bite,” dealing 60 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “sm35” and the card number 19. The illustrator is Naoki Saito. The card’s image can be found at:

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with a retreat cost of 3 and moderate HP, preserving the card’s condition is essential for collectors. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the vibrant illustration by Naoki Saito.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Legends (sm35): This set includes Croconaw as a Common Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with a unique ability to shift energy and a straightforward attack. The set’s release date is unknown, but it features detailed artwork and a balanced gameplay profile.