Horsea – Team Rocket Returns (#58)

Horsea Pokémon card — Team Rocket Returns #58, Common
Illustration Rare artwork showcased in the Scarlet & Violet: Team Rocket Returns expansion.

Price Overview & Key Facts

Horsea (#58) is a Common card from EX - Team Rocket Returns released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Water Plant attack, Search your discard pile for up to 2 Water Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.11, Cardmarket average sale is €0.96, Floor listings start near €0.09.

  • TCGplayer market price: $1.11
  • Cardmarket trend price: €1.35
  • Recent low listing: €0.09
Current Prices: €1.35 (CM) $1.11 (TCG)

Card Details

Set
Team Rocket Returns
Card Number
58
Rarity
✨ Common
Illustrator
🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
HP
50
Type
💧 Water
Weaknesses
Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost
1 (Colorless)
Evolves To
Seadra

Attacks & Strategy

  • Water Plant [Colorless]
    Search your discard pile for up to 2 Water Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand.
  • Swift [Water, Water] — 30
    This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
⚔️ Evolution Strategy: Consider pairing with Seadra for a complete evolution line in competitive decks.

💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential

Horsea from Team Rocket Returns (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.

Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.

Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.

⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability

This Horsea 58 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.

Key Attack: Horsea's Water Plant for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your discard pile for up to 2 Water Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them in...

Stats Overview: 50 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2

Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.

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Set HP Attacks Rarity Avg Price
Team Rocket Returns #58 ← Current 50 2 attacks Common $1.11

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�📦 Team Rocket Returns Set Context

This Horsea is part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.

Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, 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.

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💎 Professional Grading Guide

Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Horsea card. Here's what you need to know:

🥇 PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)

Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x

Best for: High-value cards, modern sets

🥈 BGS (Beckett Grading Services)

Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x

Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering

🥉 CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)

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

  • Common cards from Team Rocket Returns are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
  • The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno 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 58 was released in 2004 in the Team Rocket Returns expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.

Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kagemaru Himeno. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →

Set Popularity: Team Rocket Returns is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.

Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Horsea with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.

🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building

Maximize the value and playability of your Horsea card with these essential products:

🎴 Card Protection
  • Penny sleeves: Basic protection
  • Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
  • Top loaders: Display & storage
📦 Storage Solutions
  • Binders with side-loading pages
  • Storage boxes (800-count)
  • ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
  • Premium display cases
⚔️ Deck Building
  • 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.

🛒 Where to Buy Horsea & Explore More

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