The Blastoise-GX promotional card (SM189) from the 2017 SM Black Star Promos series is a sought-after Water-type Stage 2 Pokémon featuring the iconic Giant Geyser-GX ability.
Blastoise-GX
2017 • Pokémon • SM Black Star Promos
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Released in 2017 as part of the SM Black Star Promos series, this Blastoise-GX promotional card (SM189) represents a pivotal moment for Water-type enthusiasts in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Designed by sadaji, the card captures the formidable Stage 2 Pokémon with 240 HP, evolving from Wartortle to deliver significant tactical advantages. The card features the Solid Shell ability, which reduces incoming damage by 30, making it a durable presence on the battlefield. Its primary appeal lies in the Water Giant Geyser-GX attack, allowing players to attach any number of Water Energy cards from their hand to this Pokémon, a mechanic that fundamentally shifts resource management during competitive play. Collectors value this holo promo not just for its gameplay utility but for its place in the broader SM era expansion history. It serves as a key piece for those completing the SM Black Star Promos collection or seeking high-impact GX cards for their decks. The card's identity is firmly rooted in its specific set code, PR-SM, and its status as a distinct promotional release rather than a standard booster pack inclusion. This makes it a unique addition for investors and hobbyists alike who appreciate the strategic depth introduced during this period of the TCG's evolution.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Blastoise-GX
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Promo
sadaji
Card Stock
English
Holo
240
Water
Stage 2
Wartortle
Grass ×2
3
9
Card Text
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Ability: Solid Shell
This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attack: Rocket Splash (60×)
Shuffle any amount of Water Energy from your Pokémon into your deck. This attack does 60 damage for each card you shuffled into your deck in this way.
Attack: Giant Geyser-GX
Attach any number of Water Energy cards from your hand to your Pokémon in any way you like. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)