Araquanid (Ultra Prism 17) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Araquanid from the Ultra Prism set is a Rare Pokémon card with 100 HP, featuring the Water Bubble ability and the Aqua Edge attack. This Stage 1 card, evolving from Dewpider, is numbered 17 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Dewpider)
• Ability: Water Bubble — Prevents all damage from opponent’s Fire Pokémon attacks
• Attack: Aqua Edge — Costs Grass + 2 Colorless, deals 70 damage
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: “It delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image URL: /images/sm5/sm5-17.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Araquanid appears in the Ultra Prism set as card number 17. It is classified as a Rare and features artwork by Shin Nagasawa. Its Water Bubble ability and 70-damage Aqua Edge attack make it a notable inclusion in the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Araquanid card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “sm5-17,” Rare rarity, and the distinctive Shin Nagasawa illustration. The card’s Grass typing and Stage 1 subtype further assist in identification.

Legality & Play Notes

The card’s legality status is unknown. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including this card in competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Araquanid card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown legality, collectors may prioritize mint condition for future value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism: Araquanid appears as a Rare Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with a unique defensive ability against Fire attacks and a powerful Aqua Edge attack. This set highlights its tactical versatility and striking design by Shin Nagasawa.

This guide summarizes known details for the Ultra Prism Araquanid card to aid identification, collecting, and care.