Corphish #18 from Rulers of the Heavens - Common - Illustrated by Hisao Nakamura
Water

Corphish

#18/54 in Rulers of the Heavens, Common, 50 HP, Water, illustrated by Hisao Nakamura.

Card number
#18/54
Rarity
Common
HP
50 HP
Type
Water
Language
Japanese
Release date
June 25, 2003
Illustrator
Hisao Nakamura
Original name
ヘイガニ
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Collector Notes

Corphish

Corphish appears in the Japanese print of Rulers of the Heavens, released on June 25, 2003. Corphish is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Rulers of the Heavens set contains 54 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Hisao Nakamura.

Collector Insights

Corphish is a Pokémon card from the Rulers of the Heavens set, released on June 25, 2003. It is numbered 18 and classified as a Common rarity card. The Pokémon has 50 HP and is illustrated by artist Hisao Nakamura. Its attacks include "Beat," which costs one Water energy to deal 10 damage, and "Toxic Grip," requiring two Colorless energies to deal 10 damage while poisoning the defending Pokémon. The card’s design aligns with the set’s theme of aquatic and celestial themes. The Poison effect of Toxic Grip adds a strategic layer to its combat capabilities. Corphish’s straightforward attack options emphasize its role as a versatile defender. The card’s balance of simplicity and utility reflects its placement in the early expansion of the Pokémon TCG.

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