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Cranidos 46/127

Name: Cranidos #46 - Platinum | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl1-46
Price: 0.94 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Platinum Base Released: Feb 11, 2009

Pokémon

Fighting Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 14 packs (7.1%) Evolves From: Skull Fossil Evolves To: Rampardos

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0.94 $0.27 (40.30%)

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4.48 $0.38 (9.27%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA7	3.25	—	x0.7

About Cranidos

A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Cranidos
National Pokédex #408
Card Number 46/127
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date11/02/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Platinum Base
Evolves From
Skull Fossil
Evolves To
Rampardos
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Grass +20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Rock Smash20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
Knock Over40
You may discard any Stadium card in play.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Cranidos crouching on cracked ground, eyes focused with determination against a backdrop of jagged rocky terrain and an intense, fiery sunset sky.

Playability Overview

Cranidos offers strategic value by providing flexible damage potential with a coin flip and the ability to disrupt opponent's Stadium cards, making it useful for controlling the battlefield environment.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Ancient AwakeningThis card captures the essence of a prehistoric vibe with its rocky background and the way Cranidos appears ready to charge. It’s perfect for a page dedicated to ancient Pokémon or fossil-themed cards. Pair it with other fossils like Kabuto or Aerodactyl to create a powerful prehistoric theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Determined / Earthy Tones / Fossil Find / Prehistoric Power