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Blastoise Expedition Base Set 2002
Card · Expedition Base Set · 2002

Blastoise

$84.51 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Water
Curatorial Commentary

The card depicts Blastoise emerging from the water, its powerful form ready for action. The scene captures a moment of calm before the storm, with water droplets glistening around it, suggesting a sense of anticipation. Blastoise, with its sturdy shell and determined expression, embodies strength and resilience, reflecting its role as a guardian of the aquatic realm. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between the Pokémon and its environment.

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Catalogue plate № 37/165
Identity
PokémonBlastoise
TypeWater
RarityRare
StageStage 2
Authorship
IllustratorKimiya Masago
Year2002
Plate №37/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionBalancedClear
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 100
Stage Stage 2 · evolves from Wartortle
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat
Energy Cannon 40+

Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Blastoise but not used to pay for this attack's Energy Cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.