Seadra

Seadra

Selected Masterpiece • 42/62
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $2.23
Fossil Base 1999
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Seadra card captures the essence of this aquatic Pokémon in a serene underwater scene, where it glides gracefully through a watery realm. Its elongated body and delicate fins give it an elegant presence, while the soft blue hues evoke a sense of calmness and fluidity. The background hints at a vibrant underwater world, suggesting a habitat full of life and movement. In this moment, Seadra appears both poised and playful, embodying the tranquility of its oceanic surroundings.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Base
Release
10/10/1999

Water Gun

20+

Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Seadra but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.

Agility

20

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

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost