Cards › Legendary Collection › #96
Tentacool - Legendary Collection (#96)
- Number
- 96
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- Energy
- Water
Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid.
Tentacool - Legendary Collection
Tentacool is a Common Pokémon card from the Legendary Collection Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It sits at card number 96 in the Legendary Collection checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 30 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $99.69 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Tentacool has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#96 in Legendary Collection) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 79Strong
Strong market heat, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Sale History 58 sales · since 2021-07-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $62.41 | ||
| RAW | $53.03 | ||
| RAW | $50.56 | ||
| RAW | $46.84 | ||
| RAW | $38.63 | ||
| RAW | $35.56 | ||
| RAW | $29.68 | ||
| RAW | $34.86 | ||
| RAW | $41.00 | ||
| RAW | $43.15 | ||
| RAW | $44.84 | ||
| RAW | $42.22 | ||
| RAW | $39.99 | ||
| RAW | $38.16 | ||
| RAW | $28.84 | ||
| RAW | $29.70 | ||
| RAW | $26.99 | ||
| RAW | $30.24 | ||
| RAW | $28.65 | ||
| RAW | $30.52 | ||
| RAW | $23.56 | ||
| RAW | $29.00 | ||
| RAW | $26.57 | ||
| RAW | $25.50 | ||
| RAW | $29.00 | ||
| RAW | $32.54 | ||
| RAW | $27.52 | ||
| RAW | $28.96 | ||
| RAW | $29.50 | ||
| RAW | $26.49 | ||
| RAW | $29.00 | ||
| RAW | $29.99 | ||
| RAW | $31.94 | ||
| RAW | $30.98 | ||
| RAW | $28.23 | ||
| RAW | $31.76 | ||
| RAW | $32.20 | ||
| RAW | $26.69 | ||
| RAW | $30.00 | ||
| RAW | $26.30 | ||
| RAW | $25.61 | ||
| RAW | $27.55 | ||
| RAW | $29.51 | ||
| RAW | $26.50 | ||
| RAW | $27.67 | ||
| RAW | $22.89 | ||
| RAW | $25.11 | ||
| RAW | $26.78 | ||
| RAW | $21.40 | ||
| RAW | $21.40 | ||
| RAW | $24.00 | ||
| RAW | $24.75 | ||
| RAW | $28.39 | ||
| RAW | $24.16 | ||
| RAW | $29.99 | ||
| RAW | $28.49 | ||
| RAW | $30.91 | ||
| RAW | $28.49 |
Other printings of Tentacool
Tentacool FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Tentacool from Legendary Collection worth?
Recent recorded market price is $99.69 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Tentacool?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Tentacool has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Tentacool?
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. See Kagemaru Himeno's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Tentacool released?
The Legendary Collection set released in 2002, so this card (#96 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Tentacool?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Legendary Collection set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.