Horsea is a Basic Pokémon of the Water type with 40 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is card number 49 in the Fossil set from the vintage era…
Set: Fossil
Number: 49/62
Rarity: Common
Set
About the Horsea Pokémon Card
Horsea is a Water-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Fossil set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 49/62 and is classified as Common. The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.”.
Horsea Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Horsea
Card number: 49/62
Set: Fossil
Series: Base
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 40
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: October 10, 1999
National Pokédex number: 116
Why Collect the Horsea Pokémon Card?
Horsea is most often collected as part of a complete Fossil set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Horsea Pokémon Card
Horsea was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Horsea Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Horsea is about $3.05. Recent listings range from roughly $0.51 (low) to $44.99 (high), with a mid-point near
.96. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Fossil set has a median card value near
3.12 and an average near $43.79, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +33% over the last 7 days and +20% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fossil set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Horsea Pokémon Card
Whether Horsea is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 3,865 copies of this card, of which 976 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 25.3%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Horsea Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Horsea was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3,865 copies to date.
Other Printings of Horsea
Horsea appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Shrouded Fable 67 (around $52.35), Aquapolis 85 (around $37.66) and Team Rocket Returns 58 (around $33.60).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Horsea Pokémon Card
The Horsea pokémon card is a Common card from the Fossil set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fossil set. Its current aggregated market price is about $3.05; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Horsea card from?
Horsea is from the Fossil set (Base series), numbered 49/62 with the Common rarity.
What rarity is the Horsea card?
Horsea is classified as Common.
How much is the Horsea 49/62 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $3.05, within a recent range of roughly $0.51 to $44.99. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Horsea card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3,865 copies so far, with about 25.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Horsea?
PSA has graded 3,865 copies, of which 976 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 25.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Horsea card?
As a Common card, Horsea was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
When was the Fossil set released?
The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
Are there other printings of Horsea?
Yes. Horsea appears on 24 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
