Octillery Collector’s Guide: Crimson Invasion (sm4-23)

Character Intro

Octillery from the Crimson Invasion set is a rare card numbered 23 with 100 HP. It features the attack Special Artillery, showcasing its tactical prowess in battle. This card offers a striking addition to any collection focused on strategic gameplay.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Remoraid)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: “It has a tendency to want to be in holes. It prefers rock crags or pots and sprays ink from them before attacking.”

Key Printings

This exact Octillery card is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Crimson Invasion set (set code sm4). It is a rare card numbered 23 in the set.

Attacks

• Ink Spit: Can potentially nullify an opponent’s attack.
• Special Artillery: Can deal increased damage by discarding a Special Energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Octillery card. Key identifiers include its card number (23), rarity (Rare), and illustrator (tetsuya koizumi). The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm4/sm4-23.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament usage or ban status is known.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): This set features Octillery as a rare Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with strategic attacks that emphasize disruption and power scaling. The set’s artwork and design highlight Octillery’s unique ink-based defense and aggressive artillery capabilities.