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Cranidos
- Number
- SWSH274
- Illustrator
- GIDORA
- Energy
- Fighting
Its hard skull is its distinguishing feature. It snapped trees by headbutting them, and then it fed on their ripe berries.
Cranidos - SWSH Black Star Promos
Cranidos is a Promo Pokémon card from the SWSH Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2020, illustrated by GIDORA. It sits at card number SWSH274 in the SWSH Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.38, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Cranidos has been printed 6 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SWSH274 in SWSH Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 13 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Cranidos
Cranidos FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Cranidos from SWSH Black Star Promos worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.38. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Cranidos?
This printing is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Cranidos has been printed 6 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Cranidos?
GIDORA illustrated this card. See GIDORA's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Cranidos released?
The SWSH Black Star Promos set released in 2020. This specific card (#SWSH274 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Cranidos?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the SWSH Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.