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Tentacruel

Southern Islands 10/18

Set: Southern Islands
Number: 10/18
Released: 2001
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $54.32
Artist: Naoyo Kimura

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Market

What it's worth

$54.32market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$39.85 – $54.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This water-type card from the Southern Islands set holds a unique place in the hobby due to its distinct regional thematic collection. Its presence in this specific grouping makes it a notable target for those looking to preserve the curated aesthetic of that series.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPStage 1

Cost: water energyTentacle Grip

Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Water Energy attached to Tentacruel. For each heads, draw 2 cards.

Cost: water energy water energyPoison Sting20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

This Pokémon attacks its prey with its eighty toxin-producing tentacles.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Tentacruel card from the Southern Islands collection was released in Japan in 1999 as part of a promotional campaign tied to the second Pokémon film, The Movie 2000. These cards were distributed in sealed postcard-style folders that highlighted the tropical habitats of various Pokémon, reflecting the theme of the 'Southern Islands' where these creatures were imagined to dwell. The set was designed to be modular, with cards fitting together to form a larger, panoramic scene.

The artwork for this set was produced by various illustrators who moved away from the standard game-style poses, opting instead for a painterly, atmospheric aesthetic. This particular card was illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya, whose distinct, expressive, and slightly whimsical style helped distinguish the Southern Islands collection from the more conventional Trading Card Game expansions of the late nineties. It remains a sought-after piece for collectors who appreciate the unique narrative approach of the promotional sets.

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About

About Tentacruel

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