Crustle – Destined Rivals (#12)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Crustle (#12) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Destined Rivals released in 2025. It showcases artwork by Po-Suzuki and the Superb Scissors attack (120 damage), This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.18, Cardmarket average sale is €0.10, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.18
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.12
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Card Number
- 12
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Po-Suzuki
- HP
- 150
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation I ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Mysterious Rock Inn
Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon ex.
Attacks & Strategy
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Superb Scissors
[Grass, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120
This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Crustle from Destined Rivals (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Po-Suzuki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Crustle 12 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark I, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Crustle's Superb Scissors deals 120 damage for Grass + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destined Rivals #12 ← Current | 150 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.18 |
�📦 Destined Rivals Set Context
This Crustle is part of the Destined Rivals expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Po-Suzuki, 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 Crustle 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 Destined Rivals are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Po-Suzuki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Crustle 12 was released in 2025 in the Destined Rivals expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Po-Suzuki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Destined Rivals is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Crustle have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Crustle 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Crustle works best in Grass type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.