Tentacool 56/62

Name: Tentacool #56 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-56
Price: 1.57 USD
Availability: InStock

Add to Watchlist

Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Water Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 2.3 packs (43.5%) Evolves To: Tentacruel

Raw Prices

As an eBay Partner Network affiliate, Card Codex earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more

first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

1.57 $0.21 (11.80%)

Add to your collection:

unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.51 $0.03 (6.25%)

Add to your collection:

PSA Graded Prices

As an eBay Partner Network affiliate, Card Codex earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	138.23	13.33%	x88
PSA9	25.89	2.56%	x16
PSA8	24.28	10.56%	x15
PSA7	19.40	2.07%	x12

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	99.06	—	x194
PSA9	23.27	6.77%	x46
PSA8	15.33	6.30%	x30
PSA7	10.73	—	x21

About Tentacool

Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Tentacool
National Pokédex #72
Card Number 56/62
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves To
Tentacruel
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points30 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2

Abilities

Pokémon Power: 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.

Attacks

Acid10

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Tentacool floating serenely in shallow waters, its large red eyes glowing as its long, fluid tentacles drift with the currents, illuminated by a soft, mysterious light.

Playability Overview

Tentacool's ability to return to hand helps stall opponents and avoid damage, but its low HP and weak attack limit its long-term offensive contribution.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Jellyfish JunctionThis Tentacool art captures a whimsical underwater scene, with its vibrant blue background and playful tentacles flowing gracefully. It deserves a spot on a “Marine Wonders” page, where it can pair nicely with other water-type Pokémon like Horsea or Magikarp. Keep it near cards that evoke a sense of calm and aquatic beauty.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Playful / Bright Blue / Underwater Life / Soft Waves