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Huntail
Destined Rivals 055/182 • uncommon
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Number
- 055/182
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2025
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.10
- Artist
- Scav
What it does
When 1 of your Water Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon, you may put all Basic Water Energy attached to that Pokémon into your hand instead of the discard pile.
Deep seas are their habitat. According to tradition, when Huntail wash up onshore, something unfortunate will happen.
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Where it came from
Huntail was introduced as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Sword & Shield—Battle Styles expansion, which debuted in early 2021. The set was designed to introduce the 'Battle Styles' mechanic, categorizing cards as either 'Single Strike' or 'Rapid Strike' to mirror the diverse fighting philosophies found in the core video game titles. As a Water-type Pokémon, Huntail fits into the expanded roster of Generation III creatures featured within this modern era of the game, serving as an uncommon card meant to provide tactical depth for players building decks around specific energy acceleration patterns.
The artwork for this specific card is credited to artist SATOSHI NAKAI, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG aesthetic. Known for a clean, dynamic style, Nakai focuses on capturing the creature's predatory, deep-sea nature through sharp linework and aquatic color palettes. The card was received by collectors and players as a functional mid-tier utility piece, valued more for its role in specific Rapid Strike synergies than for its rarity, reflecting the design philosophy of balancing competitive viability with the series' long-standing tradition of detailed, character-focused illustration.
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