Crustle

Crustle

Selected Masterpiece • 85/149
Market Price $2.98
Boundaries Crossed Black & White 2012
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Crustle card captures a moment in a serene landscape, where the Pokémon is surrounded by large, layered boulders that resemble cake slices. Its small, determined figure stands out against the earthy tones, suggesting a sense of resilience and stability. The scene evokes a feeling of quiet strength, as Crustle seems to be guarding its territory with a watchful eye. In this snapshot, one can appreciate the balance between the natural world and the steadfast character of Crustle.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Card Type Fighting
Era
Black & White
Release
07/11/2012

Stone Edge

70+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost