Crabominable – Fusion Strike (#248)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Crabominable (#248) is a Rare Ultra card from Sword & Shield - Fusion Strike released in 2021. It showcases artwork by MUGENUP and the Trigger Avalanche attack, Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.13, Cardmarket average sale is €1.56, Floor listings start near €0.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.13
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.37
- Recent low listing: €0.50
Card Details
- Set
- Fusion Strike
- Card Number
- 248
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Ultra
- Illustrator
- 🎨 MUGENUP
- HP
- 220
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Trigger Avalanche
[Water]
Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck. -
Destroyer Punch
[Water, Water, Colorless]
— 90+
This attack does 60 more damage for each damage counter on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Crabominable from Fusion Strike (Rare Ultra) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator MUGENUP.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Crabominable 248 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Crabominable's Trigger Avalanche for Water energy. Special effect: Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck.
Stats Overview: 220 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Strike #248 ← Current | 220 | 2 attacks | Rare Ultra | $1.13 |
�📦 Fusion Strike Set Context
This Crabominable is part of the Fusion Strike expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021. As a Rare Ultra card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by MUGENUP, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Crabominable card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Ultra cards from Fusion Strike are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by MUGENUP resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Crabominable 248 was released in 2021 in the Fusion Strike expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by MUGENUP. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Ultra card, this Crabominable is among the premium chase cards from Fusion Strike. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Fusion Strike represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Crabominable with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Crabominable card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Crabominable works best in Water type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.