Octillery (BREAKthrough 33) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Octillery from the BREAKthrough set is a Rare Holo card numbered 33 with 90 HP. It features the ability Abyssal Hand and the attack Hug. With vivid artwork and strategic utility, it stands out as a distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Remoraid)
• Ability: Abyssal Hand — Allows drawing cards until you have 5 in hand once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Hug — Deals 40 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn.
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: It traps foes with the suction cups on its tentacles, then smashes them with its rock-hard head.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the BREAKthrough set, numbered 33, and is a Rare Holo card. It features the classic XY series design and is illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. There are no known alternate printings or special variants for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: xy8-33
• Set Code: xy8
• Subtypes: Stage 1
• Types: Water
• Print Variants: None listed
• Market Reference Query: Octillery BREAKthrough 33
• Image URL: /images/xy8/xy8-33.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
  This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited to casual or collector formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and artwork, store the card in a sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches. Minimize handling to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (XY8): Introduces Octillery as a Rare Holo Stage 1 Water-type with a draw-focused ability and an attack that restricts retreat. Fits Water-type builds that value hand advantage and disruption. Release date and regulation mark remain unknown.