This 2013 Pokémon Trading Card Game card features Blastoise from the Plasma Blast set, showcasing its signature Water-type abilities and reverse holo treatment.
Blastoise
2013 • Pokémon • Plasma Blast
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Released in 2013 as part of the Plasma Blast series, this Pokémon Trading Card Game card features Blastoise as a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP. Carrying card number 16, the product highlights the creature's powerful offensive capabilities through its Hydro Pump attack, which scales damage based on attached Water Energy cards. Collectors appreciate the Deluge ability, which allows players to attach Water Energy from their hand to any Pokémon during their turn, adding strategic depth to gameplay. The reverse holo finish provides a distinctive visual treatment that appeals to those building diverse collections of the Plasma Blast expansion. Designed by Satoshi Shirai, the card represents a key piece of the 2013 Pokémon TCG era, evolving from Wartortle to become a formidable presence in the game. For investors and hobbyists alike, this release offers a tangible connection to the franchise's rich history and mechanical evolution. The enduring appeal of Blastoise continues to drive interest in this classic release among modern and vintage collectors.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Blastoise
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Satoshi Shirai
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
140
Water
Stage 2
Wartortle
Grass ×2
4
9
Card Text
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Ability: Deluge
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Water Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.
Attack: Hydro Pump (60+)
Does 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.