Crustle Holo 85/149 Pokémon Boundaries Crossed Raw

Character: Crustle

Set: Black & White

Series: Boundaries Crossed

Card Number: 85

Rarity: Rare

Condition: Raw

Grade: N/A

Year: 2012

Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno

Crustle (85/149) from the Boundaries Crossed expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game is a powerful Fighting-type Stage 1 card that brings both resilience and raw power to any competitive or collector’s deck. Evolving from Dwebble, this heavily armored Pokémon boasts a formidable 100 HP, making it a durable presence on the battlefield. Its defining feature is the Sturdy Ability, which allows Crustle to survive a knockout attack when at full health—instead, it remains in play with just 10 HP. This unique defensive trait makes Crustle a strategic asset, capable of stalling for turns, protecting key benched Pokémon, or setting up for a devastating counterattack.

On the offensive, Crustle wields Stone Edge, a high-risk, high-reward attack that deals 70 base damage plus an additional 20 if a coin flip lands on heads—potentially reaching 90 damage with a lucky flip. While it requires a moderate retreat cost of three Colorless energy, its Fighting-type synergy with common energy acceleration cards ensures it can stay mobile in the right deck. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, the card features Crustle standing defiantly amidst rocky terrain, its stone shell cracked but unyielding, perfectly capturing the Pokémon’s tenacious spirit. The Boundaries Crossed set, released in November 2012, is celebrated for introducing powerful EX Pokémon and innovative mechanics, and Crustle stands as a solid mid-tier performer from this era.

Beyond gameplay, Crustle (85/149) is a sought-after card among collectors, especially in holo rare and reverse holofoil variants. Its striking holographic finish and detailed artwork make it a visually impressive addition to any collection. The card’s Pokédex flavor text adds depth, noting that “When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken,” reflecting the Pokémon’s strong connection to its rocky armor. Whether used in battle or displayed in pristine condition, Crustle from Boundaries Crossed represents a perfect blend of strategy, durability, and thematic richness in the Pokémon TCG.

Card Type / HP / Stage:Fighting / 100 / Stage 1

Card Text:Sturdy - If this Pokemon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, this Pokemon is not Knocked Out and its remaining HP becomes 10 instead. (Agility)

Attack 1:[1FF] Stone Edge (70+) Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.

Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost:Gx2 / / 3

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