This **Pokémon TCG Tentacruel trading card** comes from the 1999 Japanese Southern Islands promo set (also known as the Tropical Island series). Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, it shows Tentacruel bursting out of bright blue ocean waves under a sunny sky – even a small golden sea-dragon creature flies overhead in the background. The card’s shimmering foil pattern and palm-tree set symbol highlight its exclusive Southern Islands release, giving it a distinct tropical feel. As a Japanese-only promo with vibrant early-era art, it has nostalgic collectible appeal for fans and adds a splash of vintage style to any collection.