Tentacool

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Éveil des Légendes
Rarity (source): Commune
Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
Source reference: dp6-125

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Tentacool floats near coasts rather than actively swimming. Its body, almost entirely water, blends with the sea when submerged, making it hard to see. Its toxic tentacles catch prey and regrow when lost. An individual stranded on a beach can dry out, but the Pokédex says returning it to water can help revive it.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Ultra Moon puts the water content of Tentacool's body at 99%, with the remainder including its toxin-producing organ. Pokémon Shield emphasizes that this composition makes it almost invisible underwater. Its apparent transparency thus comes from the environment it resembles.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP: 50
Type (source): Eau
Stage (source): Base
Pokédex number: 72
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Électrique +10

Printed card text — French

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Barrière de cristal

Cost: Incolore

Lancez une pièce. Si c'est face, prévenez tous les effets d'une attaque, dégâts inclus, infligés à Tentacool lors du prochain tour de votre adversaire.

Rayon mystérieux

Cost: Eau

Lancez une pièce. Si c'est face, défaussez une carte Énergie attachée au Pokémon Défenseur.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

Normal
Reverse
Normal · Standard
Reverse · Standard

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