Araquanid
Miracle Twin

#19 Araquanid - Miracle Twin (sm11)

Araquanid is a Pokémon TCG card from the Miracle Twin set, released on May 31, 2019. It is classified as a Pokémon with 100 HP and a Uncommon rarity. The card is illustrated by artist Misa Tsutsui and features two distinct attacks. The first attack, Tangle Drag, requires one Colorless Energy and allows the player to switch one of their opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. The second attack, Sticky Web, costs Water and two Colorless Energy, dealing 80 damage while imposing effects on the opponent’s next turn. During that turn, the Defending Pokémon’s attacks cost an additional Colorless Energy, and its Retreat Cost increases by one Colorless Energy. The card’s design emphasizes tactical disruption through its abilities, which target the opponent’s positioning and resource management. Its strategic impact lies in altering the flow of battle by forcing adjustments to the opponent’s playstyle. This card exemplifies the balance between direct damage and indirect influence in competitive play.