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Croconaw 74/165

Name: Croconaw #74 - Expedition Base Set | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard1-74
Price: 10.71 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Expedition Base Set Released: Sep 15, 2002

Pokémon: Croconaw

Water Type Uncommon Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno Pull Rate: 1 in 19 packs (5.3%) Evolves From: Totodile Evolves To: Feraligatr

Raw Prices

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10.71 $0.08 (0.75%)

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45.34 $3.30 (7.85%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	60.00	—	x5.6
PSA9	31.01	—	x2.9
PSA8	28.46	—	x2.7
PSA7	15.79	—	x1.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,999.00	1982.06%	x66
PSA9	59.75	—	x1.3
PSA8	129.99	—	x2.9
PSA7	30.83	—	x0.7

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
35
28.46%
$60.00
PSA 9 Mint
50
40.65%
$31.01
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
24
19.51%
$28.46
PSA 7 Near Mint
10
8.13%
$15.79
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
1.63%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
0.81%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Croconaw 74/165 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $10.71 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $44.49

$10.71

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$15.79

PSA 7 −$24.97

$28.46

PSA 8 −$13.95

$31.01

PSA 9 −$11.73

$60

PSA 10 +$13.49

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $10.71 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Croconaw
National Pokédex #[159]
Card Number 74/165
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date15/09/2002
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Expedition Base Set
Evolves From
Totodile
Evolves To
Feraligatr
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Tackle20
Take Down40
Croconaw does 10 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Croconaw emerging from a grassy, rocky terrain, breathing a focused burst of water with fierce determination, its vibrant blue and red scales contrasting vividly against the natural green background.

Playability Overview

Croconaw offers solid mid-game offense with a decent HP pool and dual attacks, but its self-damaging Take Down requires careful timing to avoid weakening your board position.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Aqua AdventureThis Croconaw artwork is bursting with energy! The playful splashes of water and bright blue tones create a lively scene that feels perfect for an "Underwater Fun" page. It would pair nicely with other Water-type Pokémon that have a similar joyful vibe, avoiding darker or more aggressive cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Playful / Bright Colors / Water Splash / Adventure Time

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Croconaw #74/165 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Croconaw #74/165 from Expedition Base Set — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Croconaw #74/165 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Croconaw has moved up 0.8% to $10.71. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Croconaw #74/165?

Croconaw #74/165 appears roughly 1 in 19 packs, which works out at 5.3% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Expedition Base Set.

How rare is Croconaw #74/165?

Croconaw #74/165 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Expedition Base Set.

Is Croconaw #74/165 worth grading?

At $10.71 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $60.00, giving a net return of +$13.49 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$11.73 and PSA 8 returns −$13.95, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Croconaw #74/165 exist?

PSA have graded 123 copies of Croconaw #74/165, of which 35 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 28.5%, or roughly 1 in 3.5 graded copies.

Is Croconaw #74/165 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 28.5% gem rate, Croconaw grades better than the Expedition Base Set average by 10.4 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Croconaw #74/165?

Croconaw #74/165 was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, who has illustrated 1241 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Croconaw #74/165 released?

Croconaw #74/165 was released on 15 September 2002 as part of Expedition Base Set. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 2 Pokémon from the Johto region.

Croconaw 74/165