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Cranidos — Platinum Pokémon card

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CranidosPlatinum #46 Pokémon Card

Platinum·#46

Cranidos, a Rock-type Fossil Pokémon from Generation IV, is renowned for its powerful head-butts and distinct prehistoric charm, making it a fan-favorite among dinosaur enthusiasts. This specific Cranidos card from the 2009 Platinum set is a common variant, yet it stands out for its dynamic artwork and thematic attacks, capturing the essence of the "Head Butt Pokémon." Here, you'll discover its Pokédex lore, detailed attack mechanics including energy costs, weakness, and its place within the Platinum edition.

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Card Number
#46
Release Date
February 10, 2009
Language
EN
Set Code
pl

Cranidos is a Rock-type Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. It is resurrected from the Skull Fossil and is known for its immensely hard skull, which it uses for head-butting. Cranidos evolves into Rampardos at Level 30. Its Pokedex entries often highlight its aggressive nature and its powerful head-butts, capable of shattering anything in its path. As a prehistoric Pokémon, Cranidos represents the ancient world within the Pokémon universe, often found in areas rich in fossils or in museums. In the games, it is one of two fossil Pokémon available in the Sinnoh region, alongside Shieldon. Its role in the anime often showcases its playful yet destructive tendencies, as seen with Ash's Cranidos. Its design, reminiscent of pachycephalosaurs, contributes to its unique appeal among dinosaur-inspired Pokémon, making it a favorite for those who appreciate prehistoric creatures. Its pure Rock typing gives it strengths against Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug types, while making it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel types.

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