Crawdaunt – Deoxys (#6)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Crawdaunt (#6) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Deoxys released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Tomoko Wakai and the Bubblebeam attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $11.49, Cardmarket average sale is €5.05, Floor listings start near €1.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $11.49
- Cardmarket trend price: €6.56
- Recent low listing: €1.50
Card Details
- Set
- Deoxys
- Card Number
- 6
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tomoko Wakai
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Dark Protection
Any damage done to Crawdaunt by your opponent's attacks is reduced by 10 for each Darkness Energy attached to Crawdaunt (after applying Weakness and Resistance). You can't reduce more than 20 damage in this way.
Attacks & Strategy
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Bubblebeam
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. -
Cross-Cut
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40+
If the Defending Pokémon is an Evolved Pokémon, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Crawdaunt from Deoxys (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomoko Wakai.
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 Crawdaunt 6 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Crawdaunt's Bubblebeam deals 20 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Grass ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoxys #6 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $9.61 |
�📦 Deoxys Set Context
This Crawdaunt is part of the Deoxys expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomoko Wakai, 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 Crawdaunt 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
- Rare Holo cards from Deoxys are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tomoko Wakai resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Deoxys
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Crawdaunt 6 was released in 2005 in the Deoxys expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Tomoko Wakai. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Deoxys is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Crawdaunt 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 Crawdaunt 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Crawdaunt works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.