#30 Misty's Tentacool - Leaders' Stadium (leaders-stadium)
Misty's Tentacool is a Pokémon card from the Leaders' Stadium set, released on October 24, 1998. It features artwork by Ken Sugimori and holds the Uncommon rarity. The card’s theme color is a soft blue-gray (#668893), aligning with its Water-type identity. With 50 HP, it offers a balanced defensive presence. Its sole attack, Crystal Beam, costs one Water and one Colorless Energy to play. The move deals 20 damage and includes a strategic effect: flipping a coin to determine if the opponent cannot attach Energy cards to the Defending Pokémon during their next turn. This ability introduces a tactical element by disrupting energy attachment, adding depth to gameplay. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in competitive play, emphasizing resource management and turn-based strategy.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Ken Sugimori
Release Date
10/24/1998
Leaders' Stadium
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