Blastoise & Piplup-GX 215/236
Set: Cosmic Eclipse
Released: Nov 1, 2019
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #9, #393
- Card Number 215/236
- Card RarityRare Ultra
- IllustratorAkira Komayama
- Release Date01/11/2019
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Cosmic Eclipse
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points270 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Water 
Grass ×2 
Attacks
- Splash Maker150
You may attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your hand to your Pokémon in any way you like. If you do, heal 50 damage from those Pokémon for each card you attached to them in this way.
- Bubble Launcher-GX100+
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If this Pokémon has at least 3 extra Water Energy attached to it (in addition to this attack's cost), this attack does 150 more damage. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Rules
- TAG TEAM rule: When your TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Blastoise roaring fiercely while Piplup joyfully splashes beside it, both surrounded by swirling water currents that emphasize their powerful aquatic synergy in battle.
Playability Overview
Blastoise & Piplup GX enables versatile energy distribution and healing, rewarding strategic energy management while providing strong offensive pressure and status control with its Paralysis effect.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Aqua AllianceThis card showcases a dynamic duo, and the vibrant blue tones really pop with that splash effect. Pairing Blastoise with Piplup creates a playful atmosphere. It would fit perfectly on a "Water Team" page, especially surrounded by cards that highlight teamwork and synergy, like other tag teams or cards with similar water motifs.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Playful / Bright Colors / Teamwork / Splash Attack
