Tirtouga (Noble Victories 25) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Tirtouga from the Noble Victories set is an Uncommon card numbered 25. This vibrant Water-type Pokémon boasts 90 HP. Its attacks, Water Gun and Surf, offer straightforward options for players seeking water-type moves.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Restored (Evolves from Cover Fossil)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Water Gun (30 damage, costs Water + Colorless)
• Surf (60 damage, costs Water + 2 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: Restored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive to depths beyond half a mile.
• Rules: Put this card onto your Bench only with the effect of Cover Fossil.
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Tirtouga appears in the Noble Victories set, identified by set code “bw3” and card number 25. It is an Uncommon card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Restored subtype, Water type, and the unique requirement that it can only be played onto the Bench via the Cover Fossil effect.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its play is restricted by the rule that it must be placed on the Bench only through the effect of Cover Fossil.

Care & Storage Tips

As an Uncommon card from the Noble Victories set, preserving the artwork by Naoyo Kimura is important for collectors. Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Noble Victories: This set features Tirtouga as a Restored Pokémon, emphasizing its fossil origins and underwater prowess. The card fits into the fossil revival theme with a solid HP and two straightforward Water-type attacks.