Squirtle

Squirtle

Squirtle appears in the English print of Boundaries Crossed, released on November 7, 2012. Squirtle is a common rarity and 60 HP. The Boundaries Crossed set contains 153 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kanako Eo.

Collector Insights

Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP, featuring a unique ability called Shell Shield that prevents all damage done to it by attacks while it remains on the Bench. Its primary attack, Water Splash, requires one Water and one Colorless Energy to deal 10+ damage, with an additional 20 damage if a coin flip results in heads. The card has a retreat cost of one Colorless Energy, making it relatively easy to deploy during battles. It is part of the Black & White series, released in November 2012, and is included in the Boundaries Crossed set. Squirtle’s design is based on the seventh Pokémon in the National Pokédex, reflecting its role as a Water-type defender. The card’s flavor text highlights its defensive nature, emphasizing its habit of using its shell to launch sudden water attacks. Artist Kanako Eo’s illustration captures the Pokémon’s aquatic theme, while its rarity as a Common card makes it accessible to collectors. This version of Squirtle lacks resistances but is vulnerable to Grass-type attacks, which deal double damage.

It shelters itself in its shell then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.

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