Octillery (Battle Styles 37) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Octillery from the Battle Styles set is a Rare Holo card numbered 37 with 110 HP. Its Rapid Strike Search ability pairs with the Waterfall attack, adding strategic consistency and solid damage to Rapid Strike builds.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1, Rapid Strike
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Flavor Text: It traps enemies with its suction-cupped tentacles, then smashes them with its rock-hard head.
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Battle Styles set under the code swsh5-37. It is a Rare Holo illustrated by Souichirou Gunjima, featuring the Rapid Strike Search ability and the Waterfall attack dealing 50 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code swsh5 and card number 37. The card’s subtype is Stage 1, Rapid Strike, which is important for deck-building and gameplay.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its Rapid Strike Search ability allows you to fetch Rapid Strike cards once per turn, providing strategic deck consistency.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Octillery as a Rapid Strike Stage 1 Pokémon with a useful search ability and a solid Waterfall attack, enhancing Water-type strategies.