Tentacruel

Tentacruel

Selected Masterpiece • 44/62
Market Price $2.49
Fossil Base 1999
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Tentacruel card captures a moment of this jellyfish Pokémon as it gracefully glides through the water, its long tentacles trailing behind it like ribbons. The vibrant colors and dynamic lines suggest a sense of movement, while the bright light in the background adds an ethereal quality to the scene. Tentacruel appears both serene and alert, embodying the dual nature of beauty and danger found in the ocean depths. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of life beneath the waves.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Base
Release
10/10/1999

Supersonic

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

Jellyfish Sting

10

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness
×2