Croconaw – Mysterious Treasures (#44)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Croconaw (#44) is an Uncommon card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Hover Over attack (30 damage), The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.15, Cardmarket average sale is €0.60, Floor listings start near €0.08.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.15
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.66
- Recent low listing: €0.08
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 44
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning +20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Feraligatr
Abilities
-
Evolutionary Vitality
Once during your turn, when you play Croconaw from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may look at the top 5 cards of your deck. Choose all Energy cards you find there, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Put the other cards back on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Hover Over
[Water, Colorless]
— 30
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Croconaw from Mysterious Treasures (Uncommon) 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 Croconaw 44 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Croconaw's Hover Over deals 30 damage for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning +20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Croconaw Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #44 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $1.15 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Croconaw is part of the Mysterious Treasures 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 Croconaw 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
- Uncommon cards from Mysterious Treasures 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.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Croconaw 44 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 Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. 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: Water type Pokémon like Croconaw 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 Croconaw 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Croconaw works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.