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Blastoise Base Set 2 2000
Card · Base Set 2 · 2000

Blastoise

$108.24 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Holo Water
Curatorial Commentary

The Blastoise card captures a moment where this powerful Pokémon stands confidently, water jets poised and ready for action. The backdrop of swirling cosmic colors adds a sense of depth, enhancing the feeling that Blastoise is a guardian of its watery domain. Its sturdy frame and determined expression convey both strength and calm, embodying the essence of a seasoned fighter. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between Blastoise and its environment.

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Identity
PokémonBlastoise
TypeWater
RarityRare Holo
StageStage 2
Authorship
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Year2000
Plate №2/130
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodNostalgicPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteCoolVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 100
Stage Stage 2 · evolves from Wartortle
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat
Hydro Pump 40+

Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water 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.