Cranidos
Cranidos is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Mysterious Treasures (#43). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.30 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2007. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Cranidos suits collectors working on Mysterious Treasures who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Cranidos from Mysterious Treasures?
Cranidos is a Pokémon card in Mysterious Treasures numbered 43. It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron. National Pokédex #408. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Cranidos worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.30 for Cranidos. Low and high spread runs $1.41 to $55.00. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $2.30; Normal: $0.25. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Mysterious Treasures |
|---|---|
| Number | 43 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.30 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.25 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $2.30 |
| Normal | $0.25 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Fighting |
| Evolves from | Skull Fossil |
| Headbutt | Colorless 20 |
| Steamroll | FightingColorless 30 Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) |
| Weakness | Grass +20 |
How collectible is Cranidos?
Cranidos is listed as Uncommon in Mysterious Treasures. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Cranidos?
Catalog fields: set Mysterious Treasures, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Cranidos from Mysterious Treasures should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Cranidos is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Mysterious Treasures, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.30 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $2.30; Normal: $0.25).
- Illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.30 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Cranidos worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.30 for ungraded Cranidos from Mysterious Treasures. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Cranidos from?
Cranidos is listed in Mysterious Treasures (Diamond & Pearl) as card #43. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Cranidos?
Our catalog lists Cranidos as Uncommon in Mysterious Treasures. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Cranidos good for collectors or players?
Cranidos includes gameplay stats in Mysterious Treasures. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Cranidos?
Finish variants of Cranidos carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $2.30; Normal: $0.25 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.