Tentacool PSA 10 Cards
メノクラゲ · 瑪瑙水母
1 Tentacool PSA 10 cards live · 0 in stock from Japan · prices 30-50% below US.
Tentacool is the Jellyfish Pokemon, National Pokedex #072, a Water/Poison-type introduced in Generation I. This hub aggregates every Tentacool card across base sets, modern reprints and Japanese-only releases. Listings cite raw and graded comps so collectors can size pull odds against current PSA 10 prices.
Tentacool PSA 10 Cards
Overview
Tentacool is the Jellyfish Pokemon, National Pokedex #072, a Water/Poison-type introduced in Generation I. This hub aggregates every Tentacool card across base sets, modern reprints and Japanese-only releases. Listings cite raw and graded comps so collectors can size pull odds against current PSA 10 prices.
Lore & Background
Tentacool was introduced in Pokemon Red and Green (1996) and is a Water/Poison-type that evolves into Tentacruel at level 30 (source: Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09). Pokedex entries describe a body that is 99% water, with the remaining 1% containing the organ producing its venom. In the anime it is a recurring Kanto coastal species and is central to the original-series episode 'Tentacool & Tentacruel'. The Japanese name is メノクラゲ (Menokurage), Chinese name 瑪瑙水母.
Investment Analysis
Tentacool is a deep-cut Generation I species rather than a mascot, so its TCG cards rarely command Charizard or Pikachu-tier premiums. Value concentrates in vintage WOTC commons in PSA 10 (population scarcity, not card scarcity drives price), early holo Tentacruel parents, and modern illustration-driven prints where the artwork carries the demand. Treat Tentacool as a low-cost completionist line: cheap entry, slow appreciation, occasional spikes when a specific artist or set becomes popular.
Buyer Guide
Start with Base Set / Jungle-era WOTC commons graded PSA 9-10 if budget-conscious; ungraded near-mint copies trade at low single-digit USD but PSA 10 carries the multiplier. Look at Japanese-exclusive prints and any Tentacool appearing in modern illustration sets for art collectors. Skip heavily reprinted promo commons unless graded. The Tentacruel evolution holos are usually a better long-term hold than the Tentacool basics, so consider the line together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tentacool's Pokedex number and type?
Tentacool is National Pokedex #072, a Water/Poison-type introduced in Generation I (source: Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
Does Tentacool evolve?
Yes. Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel starting at level 30.
Is Tentacool worth collecting in TCG?
Tentacool is a niche collector pick rather than a chase species. Value sits in graded PSA 10 vintage commons and modern illustration cards rather than raw copies.
What is Tentacool called in Japanese and Chinese?
Japanese: メノクラゲ (Menokurage). Chinese (Traditional): 瑪瑙水母.
Where can I buy Tentacool cards in Hong Kong?
Poke10 is a Hong Kong-based store with local delivery and stocks Tentacool cards across vintage and modern sets, with PSA-graded comps shown per listing.