Cranidos DP07
Set: DP Black Star Promo
Released: May 1, 2007
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About Cranidos
It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #408
- Card Number DP07
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date01/05/2007
- SeriesDiamond & Pearl
- Expansion DP Black Star Promo
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Grass +20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Fighting 
Grass +20 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Headbutt20
- Steamroll30
Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Cranidos standing confidently under a starry night sky. The background is a mesmerizing array of twinkling stars against a deep blue sky, creating a serene yet mysterious atmosphere. Shadows of distant trees can be seen, adding depth to the landscape. Cranidos is highlighted with subtle shading to emphasize its form, casting a gentle glow as if illuminated by moonlight.The art style is detailed and slightly stylized with a focus on natural textures. The color palette predominantly features cool blues and soft grays, with vibrant red accents on Cranidos's eye. The shading is smooth, enhancing the three-dimensional appearance of the Pokémon. Overall, the mood is calm and majestic, capturing the timeless essence of a prehistoric creature under a tranquil sky.
Playability Overview
Cranidos offers modest damage with the ability to chip away at Benched Pokémon, but its low HP and simple attacks limit its viability in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Starry Night FossilsThis card fits great as a page anchor for a night-themed fossil or ancient Pokémon section. The starry sky background sets a quiet, mysterious mood that pairs well with other rock and prehistoric Pokémon under dim or cosmic backdrops.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Calm / Dark Blue / Ancient Past / Night Fossils
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