
Croconaw is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It features artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and is card number 16 in the Phantom Forces set from the XY…
Croconaw is a Water-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Phantom Forces set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 16/119 and is classified as Uncommon. The Phantom Forces set was released on November 5, 2014.
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.”.
Card name: Croconaw
Card number: 16/119
Set: Phantom Forces
Series: XY
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 80
Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Release date: November 5, 2014
National Pokédex number: 159
Croconaw is most often collected as part of a complete Phantom Forces 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.
Croconaw was illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Croconaw is about
For context, the Phantom Forces set has a median card value near $0.84 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 Phantom Forces set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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 4 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 50.0%. 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, 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 4 copies to date.
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.
The Croconaw pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Phantom Forces set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Phantom Forces set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Croconaw is from the Phantom Forces set (XY series), numbered 16/119 with the Uncommon rarity.
Croconaw 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 4 copies so far, with about 50.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 4 copies, of which 2 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 50.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Croconaw sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Phantom Forces set was released on November 5, 2014.
Yes. Croconaw appears on 14 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.