#26 Floatzel - Diamond & Pearl (dp1)
Floatzel is a Water-type Pokémon with 90 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, released in May 2007, and is classified as a Rare card. The Pokémon has no resistances but is weak to Lightning, taking 20 damage additional when attacked by such types. Its attacks include Screw Tail, which requires one Water and one Colorless energy to deal 30 damage and has a 50% chance to discard an Energy from the defending Pokémon. The second attack, Water Gun, uses two Water energies to deal 40 damage plus 20 more for each unused Water Energy attached to Floatzel, capped at 40 extra damage. The card’s flavor text describes Floatzel as a creature that floats using a specialized sac and aids in rescuing drowning individuals. Artist Masahiko Ishii designed the card, which is numbered 26 in the set and corresponds to Pokémon Dex number 419. This card emphasizes tactical energy management through its dual attacks and specific weaknesses.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Masahiko Ishii
Release Date
5/1/2007
Diamond & Pearl
Diamond & Pearl
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