Octillery – Aquapolis (#26)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Octillery (#26) is a Rare card from E-Card - Aquapolis released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Smokescreen attack (40 damage), If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.. TCGplayer market price sits around $5.89, Cardmarket average sale is €2.64, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- TCGplayer market price: $5.89
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.66
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Card Number
- 26
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Suction Cups
As long as Octillery is your Active Pokémon, whenever the Defending Pokémon retreats, discard all Energy cards attached to the Defending Pokémon when it goes to the Bench.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Smokescreen
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Octillery from Aquapolis (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Octillery 26 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Octillery's Smokescreen deals 40 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coi...
Stats Overview: 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquapolis #26 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Rare | $5.89 |
�📦 Aquapolis Set Context
This Octillery is part of the Aquapolis expansion , released as part of the E-Card series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Octillery 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
- Rare cards from Aquapolis are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou 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.
More from Aquapolis
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Octillery 26 was released in 2003 in the Aquapolis expansion. This set is part of the E-Card series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Aquapolis 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 Octillery have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Octillery 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: Octillery works best in Water type decks.