Croagunk LV.17 13/17 Cracked Ice Holo Pokémon Pop Series 8 Raw

Pokémon: Croagunk

Series: N/A

Set: Pop Series 8

Card Number: 13/17

Rarity: Common

Grade: Raw

Year: 2008

Illustrator: Kouki Saitou

Type: Psychic

The Croagunk Lv.17 card (13/17), specifically the Cracked Ice Reverse Holo version from the POP Series 8 expansion of the Pokémon TCG, is a premium raw collectible released during the 2008–2009 Organized Play season. Featuring artwork by Kouki Saitou, this Psychic-type Basic Pokémon is distinguished by its unique "Cracked Ice" reverse holofoil finish—a textured, shattered-glass pattern that shimmers across the entire card surface—setting it apart from the standard non-holo and regular holo variants. The card is one of only four Cracked Ice Reverse Holo variants in the set (alongside Cherrim, Carnivine, and Luxio), distributed exclusively through special boxed products and blisters during the Diamond & Pearl era.

Mechanically, this card possesses 60 HP and features two attacks: Sludge ([1P], 20 damage), which deals 20 damage; and Mud Shot ([1P + 1C], 40 damage), which deals 40 damage. The card has a Psychic Weakness of +10, no resistance, and a retreat cost of 1 Colorless energy, with the Pokédex entry noting: "The poison on its claws is strong enough to melt rocks. It uses its claws to scratch its belly, making a noise like a cat's meow." This low-cost, low-damage profile reflects its status as a Common rarity promo card, designed for casual play and collection rather than competitive viability.

The Cracked Ice Reverse Holo version of Croagunk 13/17 is particularly prized by collectors completing the POP Series 8 set, as it represents one of the rarest foil variants in the Diamond & Pearl Organized Play program. Unlike the standard holo version, the Cracked Ice variant features a distinct reverse holo treatment with a textured, cracked-ice pattern that highlights the artwork's details, making it a staple for vintage Diamond & Pearl era collector portfolios. Its limited distribution through special boxed products and blisters, combined with the scarcity of pristine 2008–2009 print runs, ensures consistent demand for raw copies in near-mint condition, particularly as the Diamond & Pearl era continues to gain retro collectibility value.

Product Details

Card Number / Rarity:13/17 / Common

Card Type / HP / Stage:Psychic / 60 / Basic

Attack 1:[1] Ghastly Sound
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent can't play any Supporter cards from his or her hand during his or her next turn.

Attack 2:[PP] Finger Poke (20)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost:P+10 / / 1

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