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Squirtle
Team Up 22/181 • common
- Set
- Team Up
- Number
- 22/181
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $2.72
- Artist
- sui
What it does
If you have a Stadium card in play, this Pokémon has no Retreat Cost.
It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Squirtle card numbered 22/181 was released in the Team Up expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2019. This set was notable for introducing TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards, which featured powerful pairings of iconic characters. Squirtle, as a foundational Water-type starter, appeared in this set to provide a classic entry point for players and collectors engaging with the modern iteration of the game.
The illustration for this specific card was crafted by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and conceptual artist for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori’s art style for this card reflects the clean, minimalist aesthetic that characterized much of his early work, prioritizing the recognizable form of the creature over complex backgrounds. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a nostalgic addition to the set, maintaining the consistent visual language that has defined the character since his original debut in the 1996 Red and Green games.
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