Tentacruel

Tentacruel

Selected Masterpiece • 45/92
Market Price $10.38
Legend Maker EX 2006
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Tentacruel card captures a moment where this aquatic Pokémon gracefully glides through the water, its long tentacles trailing behind it like ribbons in a gentle current. The vibrant colors and fluid lines evoke a sense of calm, while the creature's watchful gaze hints at its alertness in this serene environment. Surrounded by a soft, glowing light, Tentacruel appears both majestic and mysterious, embodying the beauty of its underwater realm. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of na”

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 Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
EX
Release
01/02/2006

Water Arrow

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Fury Strikes

20×

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
×2