The details of the 2011 Pokémon Emerging Powers Basculin trading card, featuring its unique Water-type abilities and collector value.
Basculin
2011 • Pokémon • Emerging Powers
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Description
As card number 25 in the EPO series, this Uncommon card serves as a foundational piece for collectors aiming to complete the base set. Basculin is classified as a Basic Pokémon with 80 Hit Points, making it a staple in many deck-building strategies due to its versatility. The card features artwork by Akira Komayama, capturing the essence of this Water-type creature. Its attack, WaterColorful Splatter, allows players to deal 30 damage to an opponent's Pokémon while ignoring Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon, a mechanic that adds strategic depth to gameplay. For dedicated Pokémon TCG enthusiasts, acquiring specific cards like this one is essential for completing collections and understanding the evolution of game mechanics during this era. Whether for competitive play or casual collection, the Emerging Powers set remains a significant chapter in Pokémon card collecting.
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Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Basculin
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Akira Komayama
Card Stock
English
80
Water
Basic
Lightning ×2
1
550
Card Text
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Attack: Tackle (10)
Attack: Splatter
Does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school.