Blastoise

Blastoise

Selected Masterpiece • 4/165
Artist Kimiya Masago
Market Price $400
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 Blastoise card captures a moment of this powerful Pokémon emerging from the water, its massive form partially submerged as it readies itself for action. The swirling water droplets around it create a dynamic sense of movement, emphasizing Blastoise's strength and agility. Its determined expression suggests a character prepared to face challenges head-on, embodying the spirit of a guardian of the sea. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the balance of power and grace inherent in Blastoise's nature.”

Editorial & Data

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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