Horsea – McDonald's Collection 2018 (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Horsea (#3) is a card from Other - McDonald's Collection 2018 released in 2018. It showcases artwork by Saya Tsuruta and the Water Arrow attack, This attack does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.).
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Card Details
- Set
- McDonald's Collection 2018
- Card Number
- 3
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Saya Tsuruta
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Seadra
Attacks & Strategy
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Water Arrow
[Water]
This attack does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Horsea from McDonald's Collection 2018 represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2018, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Saya Tsuruta.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Horsea 3 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Horsea's Water Arrow for Water energy. Special effect: This attack does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Water Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Horsea Cards
Looking for other Horsea cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Collection 2018 #3 ← Current | 60 | 1 attack | Common | N/A |
�📦 McDonald's Collection 2018 Set Context
This Horsea is part of the McDonald's Collection 2018 expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2018.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Saya Tsuruta, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Horsea card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- The illustration by Saya Tsuruta resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Horsea 3 was released in 2018 in the McDonald's Collection 2018 expansion. This set is part of the Other series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Saya Tsuruta. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: McDonald's Collection 2018 represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Horsea have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Horsea card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Horsea works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.