Team Aqua’s Sharpedo Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Aqua’s Sharpedo is a rare card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 18. With 70 HP and the striking Aqua Smash attack, it captures Sharpedo’s fierce spirit in a vivid design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Evolves From: Team Aqua’s Carvanha
• Attacks:
• Slow-Acting Poison: Poisons the Defending Pokémon at the end of the opponent’s next turn, dealing 20 damage.
• Aqua Smash: Deals 50 damage, or 70 if the Defending Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set as card 18. It is a rare card illustrated by Katsura Tabata, notable for its clean design and effective Water-type attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set code: ex4; card number: 18
• No known print variants
• No regulation mark
• No alternate artwork or holofoil variations documented

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, but its exact tournament status is unknown. Its poison and conditional damage attacks offer tactical options in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since there are no known print variants that might affect its value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): The set highlights the Team Magma and Team Aqua factions. Team Aqua’s Sharpedo stands out as a rare Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strategic attacks and a clean, vivid illustration by Katsura Tabata.