Squirtle (Team Up 23) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Squirtle from the Team Up set is a Common card numbered 23. This lively Pokémon has 70 HP and features the attack Rain Splash. Its straightforward design makes it a staple for collectors seeking classic water-type cards.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Tackle (10 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Rain Splash (20 damage, 1 Water + 1 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: “It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.”
• Illustrator: HYOGONOSUKE
• Image:

Key Printings

This card is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Team Up set (set code sm9). It is a Common rarity card and is numbered 23 in the set. It is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions indicated.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card can be identified by its set code sm9-23 and the illustrator HYOGONOSUKE. The market reference query is “Squirtle Team Up 23.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by HYOGONOSUKE. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended for long-term care.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features Squirtle as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks suitable for early gameplay. The card emphasizes Squirtle’s defensive and water-based traits, consistent with its flavor text and artwork.