Tentacruel – Legends Awakened (#75)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tentacruel (#75) is an Uncommon card from Diamond & Pearl - Legends Awakened released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Tentacle Strike attack, Search your opponent's discard pile for up to 2 Energy cards and attach them to any of your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like. For each Energy card attached in this way, this attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.25, Cardmarket average sale is €0.40, Floor listings start near €0.08.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.25
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.31
- Recent low listing: €0.08
Card Details
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Card Number
- 75
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning +20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Tentacle Strike
Search your opponent's discard pile for up to 2 Energy cards and attach them to any of your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like. For each Energy card attached in this way, this attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Dangerous Poison
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
If Tentacruel has less Energy attached to it than the Defending Pokémon, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tentacruel from Legends Awakened (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, 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 Tentacruel 75 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Tentacruel's Tentacle Strike . Special effect: Search your opponent's discard pile for up to 2 Energy cards and attach them to any of your opponent...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning +20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Awakened #75 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.25 |
�📦 Legends Awakened Set Context
This Tentacruel is part of the Legends Awakened expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
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 Tentacruel 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
- Uncommon cards from Legends Awakened 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Tentacruel 75 was released in 2008 in the Legends Awakened expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl 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: Legends Awakened 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 Tentacruel 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 Tentacruel 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: Tentacruel works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.