Horsea (Burning Shadows 29) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Horsea from the Burning Shadows set is a Common Pokémon card numbered 29. It features 60 HP and a single attack called Water Arrow. This compact card offers straightforward gameplay for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Water Arrow — does 10 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon (excluding Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
• Image URL: /images/sm3/sm3-29.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Burning Shadows set with card number 29. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Saya Tsuruta. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Horsea card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm3” and number “29” in the Burning Shadows series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its single Water-type attack and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is a common card that may be handled frequently.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): This set includes Horsea as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a simple but effective attack. It fits well into beginner decks or collectors focusing on Water-type Pokémon from the Sun & Moon series.