
Cranidos is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is part of the Mysterious Treasures set from the Diamond &…
Cranidos is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Mysterious Treasures set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 43/123 and is classified as Uncommon. The Mysterious Treasures set was released on August 1, 2007.
The card includes the flavor text: “It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.”.
Card name: Cranidos
Card number: 43/123
Set: Mysterious Treasures
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fighting
HP: 70
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: August 1, 2007
National Pokédex number: 408
Cranidos is most often collected as part of a complete Mysterious Treasures 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.
Cranidos was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Cranidos is about
For context, the Mysterious Treasures set has a median card value near $3.73 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Mysterious Treasures set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Cranidos 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 5 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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.
As an Uncommon card, Cranidos sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 5 copies to date.
Cranidos appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include DP Black Star Promos DP07 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Cranidos pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Mysterious Treasures set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Mysterious Treasures set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Cranidos is from the Mysterious Treasures set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 43/123 with the Uncommon rarity.
Cranidos is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 5 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 5 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Cranidos sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Mysterious Treasures set was released on August 1, 2007.
Yes. Cranidos appears on 5 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.