Croconaw 38 / 123 Pokemon Card from HeartGold & SoulSilver Set

About the Croconaw Pokémon Card

Croconaw is a Water-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 38/123 and is classified as Uncommon. The HeartGold & SoulSilver set was released on February 10, 2010.

The card includes the flavor text: “If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.”.

Croconaw Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Croconaw

Card number: 38/123

Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver

Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Water

HP: 80

Artist: kawayoo

Release date: February 10, 2010

National Pokédex number: 159

Why Collect the Croconaw Pokémon Card?

Croconaw is most often collected as part of a complete HeartGold & SoulSilver set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Croconaw Pokémon Card

Croconaw was illustrated by kawayoo.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Croconaw Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Croconaw is about $4.19. Recent listings range from roughly $5.36 (low) to $480 (high), with a mid-point near $47.99. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the HeartGold & SoulSilver set has a median card value near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Croconaw Pokémon Card

Whether Croconaw is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 19 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 10.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Croconaw Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Croconaw sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 19 copies to date.

Other Printings of Croconaw

Croconaw appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Unseen Forces 38 (around $63.75), Expedition Base Set 74 (around $42.04) and Mysterious Treasures 44 (around $8.83).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Croconaw Pokémon Card

The Croconaw pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HeartGold & SoulSilver set. Its current aggregated market price is about $4.19; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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