History
Horsea is a Water-type Pokémon, known for its small seahorse-like appearance. In the Fossil expansion, it appears as card #49/62, illustrated by the renowned Mitsuhiro Arita. This card, despite its "Common" rarity, is an iconic element of the third major Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, released after the Base Set and Jungle sets.
The Fossil expansion, launched in 1999, introduced 62 new cards to the TCG, focusing on prehistoric Pokémon and their evolved forms. Although Horsea is not a fossil Pokémon itself, it is an integral part of the aquatic bestiary from this era of the TCG. The "1st Edition" version of this card is particularly sought after by collectors, as it represents one of the initial print runs of the expansion.
Mitsuhiro Arita's artwork for Horsea 49/62 depicts the Pokémon gracefully swimming in an underwater environment. Arita is one of the most prolific and recognizable artists from the early days of the Pokémon TCG, having illustrated numerous iconic cards, including the Base Set Charizard. His distinctive style perfectly captures Horsea's tranquil and aquatic nature.
