Horsea δ

Dragon Frontiers 31/101 • uncommon

Set: Dragon Frontiers
Number: 31/101
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2006
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $1.52
Artist: Tomokazu Komiya

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$1.52market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.94 – $1.59 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Horsea card is a notable example of the Delta Species mechanic, which reinterprets the Pokémon by assigning it a fighting type rather than its traditional elemental alignment. Its inclusion in this set marks a creative shift in how the creature is categorized, making it an intriguing piece for those who appreciate the thematic variation found within this particular series.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyTackle10

Cost: fighting energy colorless energyReverse Thrust20

Switch Horsea with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the 2006 expansion Dragon Frontiers, this card is part of the unique Delta Species mechanic introduced during the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX series era. This period of the game represented a creative shift where researchers in the Holon region discovered electromagnetic waves that altered the elemental types of various Pokémon. By imbuing these creatures with 'delta' energy, the game designers moved away from traditional typing, allowing a typically Water-type Horsea to be classified as a Fighting-type to reflect its mutated state.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who was tasked with visualizing the atmospheric changes of the Delta Species theme. Saitou’s approach focused on rendering Horsea against the metallic, industrial backdrop of the Holon Research Tower rather than its natural aquatic habitat. At the time of release, these cards were received with interest by competitive players for the tactical surprise of unexpected typing, while collectors valued the distinct aesthetic departure from the standard Pokémon visual identity.

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