Tentacool

Tentacool

Selected Masterpiece • 113/147
Market Price $21.33
Aquapolis E-Card 2003
The Illustrator

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Tentacool card captures a serene underwater moment, showcasing the Pokémon gliding gracefully through the clear blue water. Its soft, rounded body and delicate tentacles create an impression of tranquility, as it navigates its aquatic surroundings. The gentle ripples and light filtering through the surface add to the peaceful ambiance of its underwater world. This scene invites viewers to appreciate the calm beauty of Tentacool's habitat.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
E-Card
Release
15/01/2003

Poison Sting

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

Recover

Discard 1 Water Energy card attached to Tentacool in order to use this attack. Remove all damage counters from Tentacool.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost