Team Aqua’s Sealeo Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Team Aqua’s Sealeo is a rare card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 16. This Pokémon boasts 70 HP and features the intriguing attack Super Hypnoblast. Its design captures the essence of Team Aqua’s aquatic theme with vivid detail.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Aqua Trance: Deals 20 damage and puts the Defending Pokémon to sleep at the end of your opponent’s next turn.
• Super Hypnoblast: Deals 30+ damage, with an additional 20 damage if the Defending Pokémon is Asleep.
• Evolves From: Team Aqua’s Spheal
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Team Aqua’s Sealeo is from the “Team Magma vs Team Aqua” set, identified by the set code ex4 and card number 16. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by T. Honda. The card image can be viewed at /images/ex4/ex4-16.jpg.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its unique card number (16), set code (ex4), and the distinctive Team Aqua branding. The lack of a regulation mark and the specific illustrator credit also help distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, according to the provided data. Its strategic value centers on its sleep-inducing attack and boosted damage when the opponent’s Pokémon is Asleep, making it situationally useful in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Team Aqua’s Sealeo in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and keep it in a stable environment to prevent warping or fading.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): This set features the intense rivalry between Team Magma and Team Aqua, with this card representing the Water-type faction. Team Aqua’s Sealeo stands out with its sleep-inducing abilities and solid HP, fitting well into themed decks focused on status effects.