Otaquin

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Promo SM
Rarity (source): Promo
Illustrator: match
Source reference: smp-SM03

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Popplio works on its bubbles with a persistence that recurs in Pokédex descriptions. The largest and most powerful do not result from a single attempt: they require daily training. Behind the playful appearance of the water balloons lies a learning process. This small acrobat builds its skill through repetition, giving its demonstrations as much effort as spectacle.

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

A detail worth noticing

Popplio's bubbles can also become footholds. Pokémon Ultra Moon describes it climbing onto its bouncy water balloons to jump higher. The object it launches toward an opponent can therefore also help move its own body.

Sources for this background

Pokédex — background source

Card details

HP: 60
Type (source): Eau
Stage (source): Base
Pokédex number: 728
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Plante ×2

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

Berceuse

Cost: Eau

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