Team Aqua's Spheal

Description

Designed by Sanosuke Sakuma, this Water-type creature enters play with 60 Hit Points and serves as a foundational piece for deck construction. The card retains its original Pokédex number, 363, grounding it firmly within the established creature lineage of the Trading Card Game universe. From a gameplay perspective, Team Aqua's Spheal offers a straightforward offensive capability through its Water Gun attack, dealing 10 damage to an opposing Pokémon. While the retreat cost requires two Colorless energy, the card’s simplicity makes it a reliable starter in early-game scenarios. Collectors often target the Reverse Holo variant for its shimmering foil treatment, which contrasts sharply with the standard common print, adding aesthetic value to the physical card beyond its mechanical utility. For investors and completists, this release represents a tangible piece of the Double Crisis era, a period marked by the introduction of new Team Aqua dynamics. The card’s condition and centering can vary significantly across different printings, meaning that building a pristine set requires patience and attention to detail. Whether you are looking to complete the Double Crisis checklist or acquire a specific foil treatment for your collection, this catalog entry provides the essential identity data needed to identify the exact card within the broader Double Crisis framework.