Crobat – Mysterious Treasures (#23)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Crobat (#23) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Strike and Fade attack, Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Flip a coin. If tails, shuffle Crobat and all cards attached to it back into your deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.10, Cardmarket average sale is €1.60, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.10
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.85
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 23
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic +30
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
Abilities
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Evolutionary Toxic
Once during your turn, when you play Crobat from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns.
Attacks & Strategy
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Strike and Fade
[Psychic, Psychic]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Flip a coin. If tails, shuffle Crobat and all cards attached to it back into your deck.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Crobat from Mysterious Treasures (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
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 Crobat 23 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Crobat's Strike and Fade for Psychic + Psychic energy. Special effect: Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakne...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic +30 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Crobat Cards
Looking for other Crobat cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #23 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare | $3.10 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Crobat is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, 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 Crobat 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 cards from Mysterious Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Crobat 23 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures 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 Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Mysterious Treasures is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Crobat have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Crobat 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Crobat works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.