Horsea (ex3-33) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Horsea is an Uncommon Basic Water-type from the ex Dragon set (ex3), card number 33, with 40 HP. It features the attacks Retaliate and Smokescreen, offering a simple, tactical option for collections centered on the Dragon set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Retaliate: Flip a coin; if heads, does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Horsea.
• Smokescreen: If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack next turn, opponent flips a coin; if tails, that attack does nothing.

Key Printings

This exact printing is card number 33 in the ex Dragon set (ex3). It is an Uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions. The artwork by Hajime Kusajima is unique to this release.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this Horsea. It is distinguished by its set code “ex3” and card number 33. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex3/ex3-33.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—while Uncommon, it may hold collector value within the ex series.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Dragon (ex3): Introduces Horsea as a Basic Water-type with strategic attacks that reward careful damage management. It fits well into early ex series collections and showcases Hajime Kusajima’s detailed illustration style.