Tentacool 56/62
Pokemon card from Fossil · released Oct 10, 1999
Tentacool is a Common Water-type Basic Pokemon card, number 56/62 in Fossil (released Oct 10, 1999), illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$1.61 for the 1st edition finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its 1st Edition TCGplayer market price went from ~$1.47 to ~$1.61, up 9.5%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition | ~$1.61 | ~$0.42 | ~$1.58 | CardNexuseBayBuy 1st Edition on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Unlimited | ~$0.50 | ~$0.10 | ~$0.49 | CardNexuseBayBuy Unlimited on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Fossil products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Fossil |
| Number | 56/62 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 30 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Kagemaru Himeno |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | 1st Edition · Unlimited |
What the codes mean
- Card number56/62Card 56 of the 62 in the main Fossil list.
- Set symbol
The small Fossil symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityCommon: a black circle.
- Illustrator“Illus. Kagemaru Himeno” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Pokemon Power: CowardiceAt any time during your turn (before your attack), you may return Tentacool to your hand. (Discard all cards attached to Tentacool.) This power can't be used the turn you put Tentacool into play or if Tentacool is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Acid10
Weakness: Lightning ×2 ·
Other Tentacool printings
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All Tentacool cards · Fossil price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.