Blastoise 2/130
Set: Base Set 2
Released: Feb 24, 2000
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About Blastoise
A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #9
- Card Number 2/130
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date24/02/2000
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Base Set 2
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Water 
Lightning ×2 
Abilities
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Pokémon Power:
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.
Attacks
- Hydro Pump40+
Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water 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.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Blastoise standing firmly against a cosmic, starry background, its powerful water cannons aimed forward, exuding strength and readiness for battle beneath a shimmering, celestial backdrop.
Playability Overview
Blastoise's ability to attach multiple Water Energy cards each turn enables powerful Hydro Pump attacks, but its high retreat cost and vulnerability to status conditions limit consistent playability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Cosmic WatersThis Blastoise looks like it’s floating in a starry, space-like background, so it fits well as the star of a water-type page with a cosmic twist. Pair it with other Water Pokémon that have galaxy or night-sky art to keep the vibe consistent.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Calm / Starry Blue / Space Dive / Water Guardians
