Feebas (Emerald 49) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

A modest, low-HP Basic Water-type, Feebas is a Common card from the Emerald set, numbered 49. It carries the defensive ability Submerge and a single attack, Lunge, for straightforward play. This printing captures Feebas’s subtle presence within the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Ability: Submerge (prevents damage to Feebas on Bench)
• Attack: Lunge (20 damage, requires Water + Colorless, coin flip for effect)
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Emerald set, card number 49. It is a Common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon. The artwork is by Atsuko Nishida, a notable illustrator in the Pokémon TCG community.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “ex9” and card number “49.” The card’s Water type, Basic stage, and unique Submerge Poké-Body also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and reliance on a coin flip for its attack make it more of a collector’s piece than a competitive choice.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, focus on maintaining the artwork’s clarity and the card’s edges to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerald (ex9): Feebas appears as a simple, low-HP Basic Water-type with a defensive ability and a chance-based attack. It fits the set’s theme of showcasing Pokémon from the Hoenn region with unique mechanics like Poké-Bodies.