Horsea (Fossil 49) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Horsea from the Fossil set is a Basic Water-type Pokémon card with 40 HP. It features the attack Smokescreen, which can disrupt an opponent’s attack by requiring a coin flip to determine if the attack succeeds. This card has a Lightning-type weakness (×2) and no retreat cost. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, it is classified as a Common rarity card.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil (base3)
• Card Number: 49
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 40
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Attack: Smokescreen (10 damage; may prevent opponent’s attack on tails)
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 0

Variants & Identifiers

This Horsea card has no known print variants or alternate versions. It is identified by its set code “base3” and card number 49. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this Horsea card:
– Store it in a protective sleeve or top loader.
– Keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Horsea card is part of the Fossil expansion, known for introducing prehistoric and aquatic Pokémon. It maintains a simple yet effective attack that fits the early game strategy of the set.

Legality: unknown