01Card Stats

Basic

HP 30

TypeWater

RarityCommon

IllustratorKagemaru Himeno

WeaknessLightning ×2

Retreat—

SetFossil

Released1999

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Common
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo	~$1.60 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Original WotC-era printing from the Fossil set — foundational vintage Tentacool.
First stage of the Tentacool → Tentacruel line.
Required for any complete Tentacool master set across eras.
Collectors of the Fossil set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Basic Tentacool with 30 HP; top attack around 10 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Cowardice

At any time during your turn (before your attack), you may return Tentacool to your hand. (Discard all cards attached to Tentacool.) This power can't be used the turn you put Tentacool into play or if Tentacool is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Acid Cost: Water · 10 damage

Weakness: Lightning ×2
Retreat cost: 0

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: WotC-era Tentacool PSA 10 populations vary; small numbers across most sets.

Graded copies command notable premiums over raw, especially for 1st Edition prints.

Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.

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