The 2009 Rising Rivals Spheal card (RR #82), a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP designed by Tomokazu Komiya for the TCG.
Spheal
2009 • Pokémon • Rising Rivals
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $4.10 | Unknown | Guide estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source observation date unavailable |
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Description
Created by artist Tomokazu Komiya, this card captures the essence of the Ice-type Pokémon during a pivotal era for the franchise. As a Basic stage Pokémon, it serves as a foundational piece for many deck-building strategies, offering both defensive resilience and offensive utility. Spheal #82 is classified as a Water-type with 60 Hit Points, providing a solid base for early-game encounters. Its design reflects the creature's unique biology, rolling across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming. This contextual detail adds depth to the card's identity, appealing to fans who appreciate the lore behind the Pokémon universe. The card’s attacks, Water Powder Snow and WaterColorless Ice Ball, allow players to disrupt opponents by inducing sleep or dealing direct damage, making it a versatile tool in competitive play. Whether you are completing a set, building a themed collection, or exploring the history of Pokémon card design, this card offers significant value. Its rarity as a Common makes it accessible for new collectors while remaining a cherished piece for veterans who remember the era. The Rising Rivals set continues to attract attention for its artistic contributions and gameplay innovations, and Spheal #82 is a key component of that legacy. By focusing on the specific attributes of the card—its type, HP, attacks, and artist—collectors can appreciate the craftsmanship and strategic depth that define the Pokémon TCG. Explore the growing collection of Rising Rivals cards to find this essential Basic Pokémon and add it to your portfolio.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Spheal
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Tomokazu Komiya
Card Stock
English
60
Water
Basic
Metal +10
2
363
Card Text
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Attack: Powder Snow
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Attack: Ice Ball (20)
It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming.






