Squirtle #18 from Rocket Gang - Common - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida
Water

Squirtle

#18/65 in Rocket Gang, Common, 50 HP, Water, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#18/65
Rarity
Common
HP
50 HP
Type
Water
Language
Japanese
Release date
November 21, 1997
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
Original name
ゼニガメ
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Collector Notes

Squirtle

Squirtle appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang, released on November 21, 1997. Squirtle is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Rocket Gang set contains 65 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Squirtle is a Pokémon card from the Rocket Gang set, released on November 21, 1997. It features artwork by Atsuko Nishida and is categorized as a Common rarity. The card has 50 HP and a single attack named Shell Attack, which costs two Colorless energy to deal 20 damage. Its theme color is a shade of blue represented by the hexadecimal code #7199b5. The card’s design aligns with the Rocket Gang set’s aesthetic, which emphasizes a dark, tactical tone. Squirtle’s attack does not include any additional effects or text beyond the basic damage output. This version of Squirtle serves as a foundational entry in the Pokémon TCG’s early releases.

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