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Seadra
Fossil 42/62 • uncommon
- Set
- Fossil
- Number
- 42/62
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $5.38
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Seadra but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Seadra.
Capable of swimming backward by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 1999 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's third expansion, the Fossil set, this Seadra card serves as a notable entry from the early era of the game. Following the success of the Base Set and Jungle, the Fossil set was designed to introduce Pokémon originally discovered in the prehistoric depths of the Kanto region, expanding the gameplay variety and filling out the Pokédex for collectors and players alike.
The artwork was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational artist for the Pokémon franchise known for his distinct, clean lines and dynamic character positioning. Arita’s portrayal of Seadra captures the creature’s sharp, aquatic nature through a minimalist background that highlights the character's evolutionary design. At the time of its release, the card was well-received by the growing player base for its strategic utility as a Water-type evolution, fitting seamlessly into the meta-game strategies of the late nineties.
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