Blastoise

Blastoise

Selected Masterpiece • 37/165
Artist Kimiya Masago
Market Price $84.51
Expedition Base Set E-Card 2002
The Illustrator

Kimiya Masago

Kimiya Masago is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2006, with artwork appearing across E-Card and Neo-era releases. Frequent placements include Skyridge, Expedition Base Set, and Neo Discovery, rendered in traditional, colorful illustration.

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.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
E-Card
Release
15/09/2002

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.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost