Squirtle #18 from Intro Pack (Squirtle) - Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Pokémon

Squirtle

#18/41 in Intro Pack (Squirtle), 50 HP, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.

Card number
#18/41
HP
50 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
July 30, 1999
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
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Collector Notes

Squirtle

Squirtle appears in the Japanese print of Intro Pack (Squirtle), released on July 30, 1999. Squirtle is a 50 HP. The Intro Pack (Squirtle) set contains 41 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kagemaru Himeno.

Collector Insights

Squirtle is a Pokémon TCG card from the Intro Pack (Squirtle) set, released on July 30, 1999. The card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and has a theme color of #616d79. It has 50 HP and includes two attacks: Water Power and Pound. The Water Power attack costs one Water energy and grants a special effect during the next turn. During that turn, the base damage of the Pound attack is tripled, though the attack itself costs one Colorless energy and deals 10 damage. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in the set’s introductory lineup. Its simplicity and straightforward abilities align with the set’s focus on foundational Pokémon gameplay. The card’s structure emphasizes basic energy usage and strategic turn-based adjustments.

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