Tentacool

Tentacool

Selected Masterpiece • 125/146
Market Price $2.82
Legends Awakened Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows Tentacool, a jellyfish-like Pokémon, floating in water. It has a translucent body with red and blue features, including large eyes. The background appears to be a watery environment, enhancing its aquatic nature.”

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 19, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/08/2008

Crystal Barrier

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Tentacool during your opponent's next turn.

Mysterious Beam

Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost