Squirtle #40 from Intro Pack (Squirtle) - Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Pokémon

Squirtle

#40/41 in Intro Pack (Squirtle), 50 HP, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.

Card number
#40/41
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 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 is classified as a Colorless-type Pokémon. The card includes two attacks: Water Power and Pound. Water Power requires one Water energy to use and grants its next Pound attack tripled base damage during the following turn. Pound costs one Colorless energy and deals 10 damage. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in early Pokémon TCG gameplay. Its simplicity and strategic interaction with energy costs make it a foundational card in the set. The card’s Japanese language edition is part of the initial expansion for the series.

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