Quagsire (Team Rocket Returns 26) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Quagsire from the Team Rocket Returns set is a Rare card numbered 26 with 80 HP. It features the ability Saturation and the attack Hyper Pump. This card offers a solid addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Wooper)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Saturation (Poké-Body) removes Special Conditions and 2 damage counters when attaching Water Energy
• Attack: Hyper Pump (20+ damage, scales with extra basic Energy attached, max +60)
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Image URL: /images/ex7/ex7-26.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Team Rocket Returns set, identified as card number 26. It is a Rare card illustrated by Miki Tanaka, notable for its clean artwork and functional design. No other print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Quagsire card. It can be identified by its set code “ex7-26” and the Team Rocket Returns logo. The card’s rarity symbol and illustrator credit also help confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes

Its ability to heal and scale damage with Energy attachments suggests it could be strategically useful in casual play, but official tournament status is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially near the illustrated area by Miki Tanaka. Proper storage will maintain its value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns: This set reintroduces classic Team Rocket themes with a mix of Dark and Water-type Pokémon. Quagsire fits the Water-type niche with a supportive ability and flexible attack, making it a solid addition to the set’s lineup. Its rarity and artwork make it a collectible highlight.