Squirtle (Team Up 22) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Squirtle (Team Up 22) is a Common, 50 HP Water-type with the ability Floating Shell and the attack Water Gun. Straightforward and charming, it’s an easy add for both players and collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Ability: Floating Shell — If you have a Stadium card in play, this Pokémon has no Retreat Cost.
• Attack: Water Gun — 30 damage, costs Water + Colorless energy
• Flavor Text: “It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.”
• Illustrator: sui
• Set Code: sm9
• Card ID: sm9-22
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Squirtle appears in the Sun & Moon Team Up expansion as card number 22. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by sui.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sm9 and card number 22. The card does not have a regulation mark or alternate artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Store 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

• Team Up (sm9): This set includes Squirtle as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a useful ability that interacts with Stadium cards. It features simple but effective gameplay mechanics suitable for beginners and collectors alike.