Tentacool

Tentacool

Selected Masterpiece • 66/92
Market Price $6.16
Legend Maker EX 2006
The Illustrator

Tomoaki Imakuni

Tomoaki Imakuni is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2016. Artwork appears across Base and later eras, including Team Rocket Returns and Stormfront. The dataset records 14 cards, often using cartoonish, playful imagery with vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Tentacool gracefully gliding through the water, its vibrant blue body contrasting with the swirling waves around it. Its large, expressive eyes seem to observe its surroundings with a curious yet cautious demeanor. The scene captures a moment of tranquility in the underwater world, where Tentacool navigates the currents, embodying both elegance and a hint of danger. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of life beneath the surface.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
EX
Release
01/02/2006

Poison Sting

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost