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Squirtle

SVP Black Star Promos / #048/225

Squirtle

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
SVP Black Star Promos
Rarity (source)
Promo
Illustrator
Gemi
Source reference
svp-048

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Squirtle’s shell accompanies its every movement. On land, it becomes a refuge into which it can withdraw its limbs when danger approaches. In water, by contrast, its rounded shape and grooves ease movement. What first looks like armour also tells of a swimmer’s life: its protection contributes to its freedom of movement.

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

A detail worth noticing

Squirtle svp-048's Bubble deals 20 damage and may then Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon if the coin lands heads. On tails, the 20 damage remains. Gemi illustrated this promo: chance adds a Special Condition rather than deciding whether the printed attack damage applies.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP
70
Type (source)
Water
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
7
Regulation mark
G
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Lightning ×2

Printed card text — English

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.

Description from the source

When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.

Attacks

Bubble

Cost: Water · Water

Damage: 20

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Documented variants

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

  • Holographic
  • holo · cosmos · standard

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