Tentacruel, Hidden Legends 51/101, uncommon

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Tentacruel

Hidden Legends 51/101 • uncommon

Set: Hidden Legends
Number: 51/101
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2004
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.72
Artist: Hisao Nakamura

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What it's worth

$0.72market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$0.68 – $0.83 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon water-type card from the collection features Tentacruel, representing a recognizable part of the expansive world of creature-based card games. As a middle-rarity inclusion, this piece serves as a foundational element for players looking to balance their decks with versatile aquatic tactical options.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyLong Tentacle

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyToxic

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on the Defending Pokémon between turns.

Weaknesslightning energy×2

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in June 2004 as part of the Hidden Legends expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this Tentacruel card reflects the transition of the game into the EX series era. The set introduced new mechanics and sought to revitalize the competitive landscape by focusing on mysterious locations and rare, powerful creatures. As an uncommon card, it served as a reliable staple for players looking to incorporate Water-type utility into their decks during this period of the game's evolution.

The artwork for this card was created by artist Atsuko Nishida, who has been a long-standing contributor to the Pokémon franchise. Nishida’s design captures the creature’s characteristic aquatic menace while adhering to the clean, dynamic aesthetic that defined early EX-era illustrations. The card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency and its role in reflecting the diverse ecological habitats depicted in the broader Hidden Legends set.

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About

About Tentacruel

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