Surfing Beach

Mega Evolution 129/132 • uncommon

Set: Mega Evolution
Number: 129/132
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2025
Market price: $0.28

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Market

What it's worth

$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.14 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the expansion set featuring Mega Evolution, this Trainer card serves as a useful utility piece that allows players to retreat their active Pokémon at a reduced cost. While uncommon in rarity, it remains a nostalgic inclusion for players who appreciate the game's mechanics during the era of Mega-evolved creatures.

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Card face

What it does

Stadium

Once during each player's turn, that player may switch their Active Water Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Water Pokémon.

You may play only 1 Stadium card during your turn. Put it next to the Active Spot, and discard it if another Stadium comes into play. A Stadium with the same name can't be played.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Surfing Beach was originally released as a promotional card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, famously distributed to participants at the 1999 Tropical Mega Battle event in Honolulu, Hawaii. This tournament was a significant milestone in the early competitive history of the game, bringing together top players from across the globe for a unique, invitation-only experience set in a tropical environment.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a staple illustrator for the series known for a gentle, expressive aesthetic. The artwork captures a serene, sun-drenched beach scene that reflects the leisure-focused theme of the event. Because of its limited distribution and ties to a niche international tournament, it became a highly sought-after rarity among collectors, representing a pivotal era in the game's expansion beyond Japan.

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Other printings

Others named Surfing Beach

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Surfing BeachChaos Rising · #114/86 · ultra-rare · 2026—

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About Surfing Beach

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