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Tentacruel
Primal Clash 72/160 • rare
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Number
- 72/160
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.56
- Artist
- match
What it does
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.
Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon. The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
It has 80 tentacles that move about freely. They can sting, causing poisoning and sharp, stabbing pain.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Tentacruel 72/160 was released as part of the Primal Clash expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2015. This set drew heavily from the themes of the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire video games, focusing on the concept of Primal Reversion and the legendary titans Groudon and Kyogre. As a rare psychic-type card, this Tentacruel served as a tactical addition to the set, reflecting the game's shift toward the mechanics and aesthetics established by the sixth generation of the franchise.
The illustration was crafted by artist match, a frequent contributor to the Pokémon TCG who is known for a clean, digital style that emphasizes the character's form within the card's frame. The design highlights Tentacruel’s signature tentacles and fluid, oceanic physiology, maintaining the established anatomical consistency of the creature while integrating it into the visual language of the Primal Clash set. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed by players as a standard rare inclusion, valued primarily for its specific role in the competitive meta and its contribution to the set's broader aquatic theme.
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