Pokémon Tentacool #96 from the 2002 Legendary Collection, a classic Basic Water-type card valued by collectors for its nostalgic design and unique gameplay mechanics.
Tentacool
2002 • Pokémon • Legendary Collection
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The Pokémon Tentacool card, numbered 96 in the 2002 Legendary Collection, stands as a nostalgic cornerstone for TCG enthusiasts. Designed by artist Kagemaru Himeno, this Basic Water-type card features 30 HP and offers distinct gameplay utility through its Cowardice ability, allowing players to return it to their hand by discarding attached cards. This mechanic provides strategic flexibility during turns, making it a functional piece for deck building rather than just a collectible item. As part of the Legendary Collection, this release holds significant historical weight in the Pokémon TCG landscape. Collectors often seek this card to complete set runs or to appreciate the early design language of the franchise. The card’s straightforward attack, Water Acid, deals 10 damage, reflecting the simpler balance of early generations. Whether you are hunting for specific set completions or adding to a broader Pokémon TCG portfolio, this card represents a key moment in trading card history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Tentacool
Game
Pokémon
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Common
Kagemaru Himeno
Card Stock
English
30
Water
Basic
Lightning ×2
72
Card Text
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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 affected by a Special Condition.
Attack: Acid (10)
Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid.