Squirtle

Squirtle

Selected Masterpiece • 82/112
Artist Toshinao Aoki
Market Price $77.64
The Illustrator

Toshinao Aoki

Toshinao Aoki has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning Wizards Black Star Promos, Neo Destiny, and Paradox Rift. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with clear, balanced staging and vibrant-to-pastel color choices.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Squirtle in a serene moment by the water's edge, surrounded by lush greenery and soft colors. Its gentle expression suggests a sense of curiosity and playfulness, as it gazes at a smaller Squirtle peeking from the water. The tranquil setting captures a slice of life in the Pokémon world, where these creatures can simply enjoy their surroundings. This peaceful scene invites a feeling of warmth and innocence.”

Editorial & Data

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Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Release
01/09/2004

Sleepy Ball

10

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

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost