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Seel

Base 41/102 • uncommon

Set: Base
Number: 41/102
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 1999
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $1.31
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$1.31market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$1.06 – $1.60 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon entry in the original set, this water-type card holds a foundational place in the history of the game. Its inclusion in the earliest collection makes it a significant piece for those interested in the origins and early evolution of this trading card series.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: water energyHeadbutt10

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

The protruding horn on its head is very hard. This horn is used for bashing through thick ice.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Seel card from the 1999 Pokémon Base Set represents the earliest entry of the species into the English-language trading card game. Released during the height of the initial Pokémon phenomenon, this card was part of the foundational 102-card set distributed by Wizards of the Coast. Its creation was driven by the necessity to adapt the original Japanese expansion for a global audience, bridging the gap between the popular Game Boy titles and the expanding multimedia franchise.

The illustration for this card was crafted by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognizable artists in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita opted for a clean, minimalist approach that highlights the creature's design against a subtle, cool-toned background, emphasizing its identity as a Water-type Pokémon. Within the gaming community, the card is remembered for its accessible rarity and its role in early deck-building, solidifying its place as a staple of the Base Set era.

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About

About Seel

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