Crushing Hammer

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 5/10

Modern Trainer secret rares usually settle after release unless the card becomes a major competitive staple or iconic collectible. Crushing Hammer has long-term name recognition, but the large supply of modern copies should keep the price relatively anchored.

Next months. Likely to remain in a narrow price band with minor fluctuations driven by set openings, grading demand, and tournament relevance.

Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card should hold modest collector value, with graded gem-mint copies likely outperforming raw copies if sealed supply dries up.

History

Crushing Hammer is not a character card; it is a Trainer — Item card representing a disruption tool from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The effect has been a long-running staple of competitive play because it can remove Energy from an opponent’s Pokémon when the coin flip succeeds, making it a classic tempo-denial card rather than a Pokémon species card.

This printing is from the 2026 Pitch Black expansion (card 105/084), which is the first release of this specific secret rare full-art version. The card text and concept trace back to earlier Crushing Hammer printings, including older English releases such as BW11 Legendary Treasures and this modern reprint in the Pitch Black set.

• This card is listed as 105/084 in Pitch Black and is treated as a secret-slot Ultra Rare / full-art style printing.
• The artwork is credited to Ayaka Yoshida, who is associated with 5ban Graphics on coverage pages for the set.
• Market data shows it as a low-dollar modern chase card, typically around the $5 range raw, with graded premiums depending on condition.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

Pitch Black

Demand

Medium

Supply

High

• Secret-slot numbering above the base set count
• Full-art Ultra Rare style treatment
• Competitive staple card with collector interest
• Modern print run means copies are obtainable rather than truly scarce

Collector notes

Condition. Check for holofoil scratches, edge whitening, corner dings, centering issues, and surface wear, especially on the textured or full-art finish. Because modern secret rares often show print lines or minor factory nicks, front-surface inspection under angled light is important.

Storage. Keep the card in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or magnetic holder, then store it upright in a dry, temperature-stable environment. Avoid loose binder pages for long-term storage if the goal is to preserve grading potential.

Authenticity. Authentic copies should match the official 105/084 numbering, English text layout, correct set symbol, and consistent holofoil texture for the Pitch Black secret-print finish. Counterfeits often show blurry text, incorrect font weight, flat or grainy foil, and off-color borders. Compare the texture and print quality against verified scans before purchase.