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Basculin

Emerging Powers 24/98 • common

Set: Emerging Powers
Number: 24/98
Rarity: Common
Released: 2011
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.44
Artist: match

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$0.44market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$0.26 – $0.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This water-type card from the set depicts a creature known for its aggressive nature and distinctive coloration. As a common entry in this series, it serves as a foundational piece for those documenting the diversity of aquatic beings within the collection.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyFlail10×

Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on this Pokémon.

Cost: water energy colorless energy colorless energyFinal Gambit80

Flip 2 coins. If both of them are tails, this Pokémon does 80 damage to itself.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they'll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Basculin, introduced in the Generation V games Pokémon Black and White, was brought to the Pokémon Trading Card Game in the Emerging Powers expansion, released in 2011. This set was designed to introduce cards based on the Unova region, focusing on the fresh roster of Pokémon that defined the new era of the franchise. As a common card, its role was to provide accessibility to players while building out the set's diversity of Water-type options.

The artwork for this specific card, number 24/98, features the Red-Striped Form of Basculin. The illustration emphasizes the species' aggressive and territorial nature, a key element of its in-game lore. Like many common cards from this era, the design prioritize readability and standard mechanical utility for players, serving as a functional piece within the broader, fast-paced deck-building landscape of the early 2010s.

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About

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