Team Aqua’s Sharpedo

Team Aqua’s Sharpedo

Selected Masterpiece • 18/95
Market Price $2.75
The Illustrator

Katsura Tabata

Katsura Tabata is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2018. Artwork appears across the EX era and E-Card releases, including Team Magma vs Team Aqua, Team Rocket Returns, and Skyridge, with a clear, character-forward approach and bright color.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Team Aqua's Sharpedo glides through the water with a fierce intensity, embodying the raw power of the ocean. Its sleek body and sharp features suggest a predatory grace, as it navigates its aquatic realm with purpose. The background hints at a vibrant underwater environment, enhancing the feeling of movement and energy. This moment captures the essence of Sharpedo as a relentless hunter, always ready to strike.”

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 Rare
Card Type Water
Era
EX
Release
01/03/2004

Slow-Acting Poison

20

At the end of your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Aqua Smash

50+

If the Defending Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.

Weakness
×2