Cranidos – DP Black Star Promos (#DP07)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Cranidos (#DP07) is a Promo card from Diamond & Pearl - DP Black Star Promos released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Headbutt attack (20 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $6.29.
- TCGplayer market price: $6.29
Card Details
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- DP07
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass +20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Rampardos
Attacks & Strategy
- Headbutt [Colorless] — 20
-
Steamroll
[Fighting, Colorless]
— 30
Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Cranidos from DP Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Cranidos DP07 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Cranidos's Headbutt deals 20 damage for Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass +20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Cranidos Cards
Looking for other Cranidos cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP Black Star Promos #DP07 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Promo | $6.29 |
�📦 DP Black Star Promos Set Context
This Cranidos is part of the DP Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Cranidos card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent 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
- Promo cards from DP Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Cranidos DP07 was released in 2007 in the DP Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: DP Black Star Promos is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Cranidos with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Cranidos card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Cranidos works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.