As long as Squirtle has any Energy cards attached to it, damage done to Squirtle by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.
Release information
This card was released in the English EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua expansion, first originating as one of the Japanese ADV-P Promotional cards. In Japan, this card was released through a Meiji Chocolate campaign in February 2004.
It was later released as part of a McDonald's promotional campaign in 2006 with new artwork by Atsuko Nishida. This print was released in English in POP Series 4.