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Blastoise
Base Set2/102

Blastoise

Rare
PokemonWater

🇺🇸 TCGPlayer (US)

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$231.71(L: $150.49 | H: $9999.00)

🇪🇺 Cardmarket (EU)

Average Sell Price131.76
Low Price26.90
Trend Price163.12

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❤️ HP

100

⚡ Type

Water

⬆️ Evolves From

Wartortle

Abilities

Rain Dance

As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach 1 Water Energy Card to 1 of your Water Pokémon. (This doesn't use up your 1 Energy card attachment for the turn.) This power can't be used if Blastoise is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Pokemon Power

⚔️ Attacks

Hydro PumpWater Water Water40+

Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each attached Water Energy attached to Blastoise but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra Water Energy after the 2nd doesn't count.

⚠️ Weaknesses

Lightning ××2

🏃 Retreat Cost

3

💎 Card Rarity & Info

RarityRare
Estimated Pull Rate~1 in 8 packs
PopularityGood Demand (60/100)
Release Year1999
IllustratorKen Sugimori

*Pull rates and print runs are estimates based on community data

🖨️ Print Information

Card Number2/102
IllustratorKen Sugimori
RarityRare
Release Year1999

👁️ Collector Interest

Good Demand
Interest Score60/100
Trend➡️ Stable
Collector Activity600+ active

Based on card value, rarity, and market activity

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Grading Recommendation

Card value is significant. Consider grading with PSA, CGC, or BGS.

Flavor Text

"A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles."

📖 Pokédex Information

#9

📦 Set Information

SetBase Set
SeriesBase
Total Cards102
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🔍 Card Condition Guide

Gem Mint 10Perfect centering, no flaws
Mint 9Minor off-centering or tiny speck
Near Mint 7-8Some visible wear on edges or corners
Lightly Played 5-6Noticeable wear, minor scratches

*Higher grades significantly increase card value. Always inspect under good lighting.

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