Next, we feature the charming Marill, a classic aquatic Pokémon that is another welcomed “friend of the collection.” This is a 1st Edition Common card from the XY-era set Tidal Storm, captured in a beautifully cheerful illustration.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Marill (マリル)
- Set: Tidal Storm (XY5)
- Year: 2014
- Card Number: 047-070
- Rarity/Edition: Common (1st Edition)
- Artist: Shigenori Negishi
- National Pokédex No.: 183
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Fairy
- HP: 70
Attack 1:
- Japanese: たいあたり
- Romaji: Taiatari
- English: Tackle
- Cost: [Colourless]
- Damage: 10
Attack 2:
- Japanese: ころがる
- Romaji: Korogaru
- English: Rollout
- Cost: [Fairy][Colourless]
- Damage: 20
- Weakness: Metal x2
- Resistance: Dark -20
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless][Colourless]
Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: 尻尾の先には 水より 軽い 油が つまっているので 浮き袋の かわりになるのだ。
- Romaji: Shippo no saki ni wa mizu yori karui abura ga tsumatte iru node ukibukuro no kawari ni naru no da.
- English: The tip of its tail is filled with oil lighter than water, so it serves as a float.
Collector’s Notes
This Marill is a 1st Edition Common card from the Japanese set Tidal Storm (XY5). As a Common, it was a plentiful card in the set, but its 1st Edition stamp still denotes it as a piece from the initial 2014 print run. It represents the early introduction of the Fairy type into the TCG, a new type that appeared during the XY era.
The artwork by Shigenori Negishi is a delight. Negishi is known for charming, storybook-like illustrations that often place Pokémon in vibrant, natural settings. Here, Marill is shown bouncing happily in a garden full of colourful flowers under a bright blue sky. The whimsical, detailed style perfectly captures the innocence and cheerfulness of this Pokémon.
As a Friend of Geopik, Marill’s connection is purely aesthetic and playful. It is the pre-evolution of the mystery card we have coming up, Azumarill, and part of the same lot. While Marill’s lore is focused on hydrodynamics and buoyancy (the oil in its tail acting as a float), its inclusion here is a reminder that a personal collection can always make room for well-loved Pokémon and high-quality, charming art, regardless of whether they are made of granite or oil.
