Araquanid (Unified Minds 49) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Araquanid from the Unified Minds set is a Rare Pokémon card numbered 49. It has 100 HP and features the attack Sticky Web. This card offers a solid presence for collectors seeking balanced gameplay options.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Dewpider)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: It usually passes its time in the water. When its belly is full, it stores its subdued prey in the water bubble on its head.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Araquanid appears in the Unified Minds set (sm11), card number 49. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Misa Tsutsui. The card includes two attacks:
– Tangle Drag, which forces the opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with one on their Bench.
– Sticky Web, which increases the defending Pokémon’s attack and retreat costs during the opponent’s next turn.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward through its set code (sm11), card number (49), and the distinct illustration by Misa Tsutsui. The card’s Water type and Stage 1 subtype further help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic attacks can disrupt opponent positioning and increase their costs, making it a potentially tactical choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown release date, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Features Araquanid as a Rare Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with tactical disruption attacks. The set showcases diverse Pokémon with unique abilities and artwork, including this card’s detailed aquatic theme.