Tentacruel 10/18
Set: Southern Islands
Released: Jul 31, 2001
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About Tentacruel
This Pokémon attacks its prey with its eighty toxin-producing tentacles.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #73
- Card Number 10/18
- IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
- Release Date31/07/2001
- SeriesOther
- Expansion Southern Islands
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Tentacle Grip

Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Water Energy attached to Tentacruel. For each heads, draw 2 cards.
- Poison Sting20


Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Tentacruel emerging from the ocean, its red orbs and long tentacles slicing through the water, while a small dragon-like creature soars in the clear sky above the sea.
Playability Overview
Tentacruel offers strong card draw potential with Tentacle Grip but relies heavily on coin flips and water energy setup, limiting consistent damage output and making it a situational choice in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Coastal CalmThis Tentacruel card fits great on a page dedicated to ocean and beach vibes. Use it as a cool anchor for water-themed Pokémon, especially those linked to shores or reefs. The light blue and splashy background blends well with peaceful beach or sea surroundings.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Chill / Light Blue / Shoreline / Jellyfish





































