Blastoise ex

Blastoise ex

Selected Masterpiece • 200/165
Market Price $77.73
151 Scarlet & Violet 2023
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Blastoise ex submerged in water, surrounded by bubbles that create a serene atmosphere. Its eyes are focused, suggesting a moment of determination as it prepares to unleash its powerful Twin Cannons. The soft blue tones evoke a sense of calm, contrasting with the strength that this Pokémon embodies. This snapshot captures both the tranquility of its environment and the intensity of its character.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 20, 2026.

Card Type Water
Set 151
Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
22/09/2023

Twin Cannons

140×

Discard up to 2 Basic Water Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 140 damage for each card you discarded in this way.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost