Team Aqua’s Carvanha Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Aqua’s Carvanha (#47) is a Common from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set. This lively Pokémon has 40 HP and features the attack Confuse Ray. Its straightforward design makes it a notable inclusion for collectors focusing on this intense set.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 47
• Set: Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4)
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Confuse Ray: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Confused (10 damage, 1 Colorless energy).
• Poison Fang: Poisons the Defending Pokémon (10 damage, 1 Water + 1 Colorless energy).
• Illustrator: Yosuke Da Silva
• Rarity: Common
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Team Aqua’s Carvanha appears in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, identified by the code ex4-47. It is a Basic Pokémon card with no evolutions and no special abilities. The card is a common rarity, making it accessible to collectors focusing on this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set symbol, card number 47, and the distinctive artwork by Yosuke Da Silva. The card’s Water type and attacks Confuse Ray and Poison Fang are unique identifiers within this set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack set and low HP suggest it was designed for early or casual play rather than competitive tournament use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Team Aqua’s Carvanha in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, focus on preventing edge wear and surface scratches to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): This set features Team Aqua’s Carvanha as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks that reflect its thematic role. The card fits well within the set’s focus on the rivalry between Team Magma and Team Aqua, offering collectors a glimpse into this dynamic through its design and gameplay mechanics.