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Tentacruel
Aquapolis 38/147 • rare
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Number
- 38/147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $14.33
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), as long as the number of Energy cards attached to the Defending Pokémon is less than the number of Energy cards attached to your Active Pokémon, you may choose an Energy card, if any, in your opponent's discard pile and attach it to the Defending Pokémon. This power can't be used if Tentacruel is affected by a Special Condition.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in January 2003, the Aquapolis expansion was the third main set of the e-Card Series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It introduced the concept of the Crystal Pokémon and utilized the dot-code reader technology on the side of the cards, which allowed players to scan the cards into a Game Boy Advance e-Reader accessory to unlock specific data, animations, or mini-games. This technological integration was an attempt by The Pokémon Company to bridge the gap between traditional tabletop card games and digital handheld gaming.
The artwork for this Tentacruel card was created by Kouki Saitou, a prolific illustrator for the franchise known for his clean lines and dynamic character poses. Within the context of the Aquapolis set, this card serves as a rare water-type entry, reflecting the design philosophy of the e-Card era which emphasized technical utility alongside aesthetic evolution. While the e-Reader gimmick was eventually discontinued due to its limited practical appeal, cards from the Aquapolis set remain highly sought after by collectors for their unique design layout and high-quality artistic contributions from the era.
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