Horsea (Battle Styles 31) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Horsea is a Common Pokémon card from the Battle Styles set, numbered 31. It has 60 HP and features the attack Smokescreen. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection focused on versatile Water-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• HP: 60
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attack: Smokescreen (10 damage) — may prevent the Defending Pokémon’s attack on a tails coin flip during your opponent’s next turn
• Flavor Text: “It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.”
• Regulation Mark: E
• Illustrator: Anesaki Dynamic
• Image URL: /images/swsh5/swsh5-31.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Battle Styles set, card number 31. It is a Common rarity Basic Water-type Pokémon with a single attack, Smokescreen, which offers a chance to disrupt the opponent’s attack. The card’s artwork is by Anesaki Dynamic.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “swsh5” and regulation mark “E.” The card is identified in market references as “Horsea Battle Styles 31.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its single attack and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive battling.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain its vibrant illustration by Anesaki Dynamic.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced this Horsea as a Basic Water-type with a Smokescreen attack that can disrupt opponent attacks. The set features a regulation mark E and includes this card as number 31 in the lineup.