Collector’s Guide: Squirtle (Base Set 2 #93)

Quick Facts

Squirtle from Base Set 2 (#93) is a Basic Water-type Pokémon card with 40 HP. It features two attacks: Bubble, which deals 10 damage and may Paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon, and Withdraw, which can prevent all damage to Squirtle during your opponent’s next turn if a coin flip is heads. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Common rarity.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Squirtle from the Base Set 2 expansion, card number 93. This printing is notable for its classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and its inclusion in the Base Set 2 series, which reprints cards from the original Base Set with updated borders and set symbols.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 93
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 40
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Attacks: Bubble, Withdraw
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Regulation Mark: None
• Legality: unknown

No alternate print variants are documented for this exact card printing.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of your Squirtle Base Set 2 card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle by the edges to minimize fingerprints and wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many original Base Set cards with updated styling. Squirtle #93 maintains its classic gameplay role as a low-HP Basic Water Pokémon with utility in status effects and damage prevention.