Huntail
Huntail is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Great Encounters (#42). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.89 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2008. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Huntail suits collectors working on Great Encounters who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Huntail from Great Encounters?
Huntail is a Pokémon card in Great Encounters numbered 42. It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey. National Pokédex #367. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Huntail worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.89 for Huntail. Low and high spread runs $2.00 to $47.60. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $3.89; Normal: $0.82. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Great Encounters |
|---|---|
| Number | 42 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.89 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.33 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $3.89 |
| Normal | $0.82 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 90 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Clamperl |
| Scary Face | Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack or retreat during your opponent's next turn. |
| Threaten and Drop | WaterColorless 30+ If Huntail has any Darkness Energy attached to it, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage and discard a Special Energy card, if any, attached to the Defending Pokémon. |
| Weakness | Lightning +20 |
How collectible is Huntail?
Huntail is listed as Uncommon in Great Encounters. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Huntail?
Catalog fields: set Great Encounters, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Huntail from Great Encounters should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Huntail is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Great Encounters, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $3.89 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $3.89; Normal: $0.82).
- Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $3.89 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Huntail worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.89 for ungraded Huntail from Great Encounters. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Huntail from?
Huntail is listed in Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl) as card #42. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Huntail?
Our catalog lists Huntail as Uncommon in Great Encounters. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Huntail good for collectors or players?
Huntail includes gameplay stats in Great Encounters. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Huntail?
Finish variants of Huntail carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $3.89; Normal: $0.82 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.