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The Yu-Gi-Oh x Crocs collection releases September 1 with Classic Clogs at $70 and Echo Clogs at $90
The collab includes a real Yu-Gi-Oh card called Crocodile, though distribution details are still unclear
Crocs’ recent limited edition collabs have flipped for $120 to $220 after selling out
Crocs just teamed up with Yu-Gi-Oh, and the collab could make competitive card players start caring about foam clogs. Four character-themed pairs debuted at a Kaiba Corporation pop-up in Tokyo ahead of the game’s World Championship. The real prize might be a card bundled alongside them: an official card starring an anthropomorphic crocodile wearing Crocs. Resellers should be ready to move fast once these go live.
The Yu-Gi-Oh x Crocs collection launches September 1 through Crocs and select retailers, in stores and online. The Classic Clogs, themed around Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba, retail for $70. The Echo Clogs, themed around Dark Magician and Blue-Eyes White Dragon, retail for $90. All four pairs are unisex sizing and come with character-specific Jibbitz charms.
The bigger story is the promo card. Named Crocodile, it’s a Level 3 LIGHT Reptile Normal Monster whose flavor text pokes fun at Crocs’ own design, referencing thirteen holes and a crocodile that shows up wherever people express themselves.
It has no special card effect, but the artwork and unique set code could make it the most sought-after piece of the release for collectors who care more about novelty than competitive playability.
Crocs has a real history of turning weird collabs into resale gold. The LEGO Brick Clog launched at $150 and settled in around $220 on eBay, roughly $40 profit after fees. The Xbox Classic Clog retailed for $80 and has traded for $120 to $200, translating to $22 to $93 in profit.
Trading card collabs tend to hit differently than gaming brand tie-ins since the card becomes the collectible, not just the shoe. If Crocs ships one Crocodile card per pair, that’s a strong pull for TCG collectors who’d never otherwise buy a clog.
The one real gap left is the Crocodile card itself. Nobody has confirmed yet whether it ships with every pair, comes as a random insert, or requires some separate step to claim. That distribution detail will make or break how hard collectors chase this, so treat any specific claim about “one card per pair” as unverified until Crocs or Konami says so directly.
The card is the hook, and Crocs’ track record with LEGO and Xbox points to strong demand once September 1 hits. Copping multiple pairs across both price points is a reasonable play if the Crocodile card turns out to be a guaranteed inclusion. If it’s randomized or absent entirely, expect these to behave more like a standard Crocs collab than a card-chasing event.
Music & Movies
Autographed vinyl is selling for up to $1,000
Trading Cards
These might be Europe-exclusive
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Two men are wanted for the theft