Fans Celebrate Krokorok Card Art and Its Illustrator's Style

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Krokorok card art by SATOSHI NAKAI from Unbroken Bonds

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Celebrating the Artistry Behind Krokorok in Unbroken Bonds

Fans have long admired SATOSHI NAKAI's dynamic pencil work and dramatic shading, and this Krokorok card from Unbroken Bonds captures a moment of stealth and grit worthy of a desert dusk. The illustration places a hunter’s posture at the heart of the frame, with bold contrasts and a confident glint in the eyes that tell you this Dark-type predator is always plotting. The desert palette—sage browns, burnt oranges, and a hint of twilight purple—breathes life into the evolution path from Sandile to Krokorok. It’s a piece that invites you to linger, tracing the lines and imagining the quick, calculated strike in the heat of battle. ⚡🔥💎

“In person, the texture on Krokorok’s hide and the contrast between shadow and light sells the idea of a desert battleground.”

Moving from art to gameplay, Krokorok is a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with 90 HP, evolving from Sandile. It brings two practical moves to the table. Bite costs a single Darkness energy and deals 20 damage, a steady opening poke to thin the opposition. Its other attack, Corner, costs three Colorless and reads simple at first glance, but it carries a meaningful tempo effect: The Defending Pokémon can’t retreat during your opponent’s next turn. That little line can swing momentum by locking a retreat option and letting you set up future pressure from your bench. The card’s retreat cost sits at 2, so you’ll want to plan energy attachment carefully as you transition from Sandile to Krokorok on the board. ⚡🎯

In terms of format and legality, this Krokorok is Expanded-friendly but not Standard-legal, a nuance that can shape how collectors and players integrate it into their lists. The rarity is Uncommon, and the card exists in multiple finishes—holo, normal, and reverse holo—each offering a different visual thrill for the binder. Within the broader SM10, Unbroken Bonds, this card sits among a robust 214 official pieces (234 total in some printings), anchored by the dexId 552 and the card number sm10-115. The illustrated artwork and precise numbers place Krokorok squarely in a vivid era of the TCG where evolution lines and timing mattered as much as raw power.

From a collector’s standpoint, the value ladder for Krokorok is modest but meaningful. Market data shows non-holo copies circulating around a few tenths to a few tenths of a euro on CardMarket, with average values near €0.17 and lows that can dip to €0.02. Holo and reverse holo editions carry a little more heft, and TCGplayer data reflect similar dynamics: non-holo copies commonly hover under a dollar, with midpoints around $0.20 and occasional spikes higher for highly conditioned examples. In reverse holo form, you’ll see slightly higher baselines—mid-price in the ~€0.30–€0.50 range on some markets, with holo editions nudging closer to the $0.50–$1.50 band depending on condition and printing. This is the kind of card that rewards patient collecting, especially for fans who chase the allure of holo textures or the quiet shine of a well-kept reverse holo. 💎🎴

For players crafting deck ideas, Krokorok shines as a tempo guidepost. Use Bite early to apply consistent pressure while you assemble the right setup, then lock down the opponent’s options with Corner to prevent retreat and keep your heavier hitters on deck. Its relatively modest HP means you’ll want to protect it with supportive Darkness partners that can absorb hits and sustain mid-game pressure. In expanded formats, Krokorok serves as a reliable bridge between Sandile’s early tempo and the bigger threats in your stack, all while the bold artwork from SATOSHI NAKAI echoes the intensity of the play. This is the kind of card that fans remember not just for its mechanics, but for the moment of art that makes a battle feel personal. 🔥🎨

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