This 1999 Pokémon TCG Fossil set card features Krabby as a Basic Water-type Pokémon, known for its unique ability to search for family.
Krabby
1999 • Pokémon • Fossil
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Designed by Mitsuhiro Arita, this Basic Pokémon features 50 Hit Points and showcases the creature's distinctive side-walking movement and powerful pincers. The card's gameplay revolves around its "Water Call for Family" attack, which allows players to search their deck for another Basic Krabby and place it on the Bench, offering strategic support for decks built around this species. Collectors often seek out this card as a foundational piece of the original Fossil set, which remains a cornerstone of Pokémon TCG history. As a Common rarity card, it serves as an accessible entry point for new hobbyists while remaining a nostalgic touchstone for veteran collectors who grew up with the early years of the franchise. The card's design and mechanics reflect the simple yet engaging rules of the 1999 era, preserving the charm of the original game. Whether you are building a retro-themed deck or simply appreciating the artistic style of the Fossil era, this Krabby card represents a significant piece of Pokémon memorabilia. Its straightforward design and unique family-searching ability make it a memorable part of the Fossil collection.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Krabby
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
50
Water
Basic
Lightning ×2
2
98
Card Text
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Attack: Call for Family
Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon named Krabby and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. (You can't use this attack if your Bench if full.)
Attack: Irongrip (20)
Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
