Blastoise (Plasma Blast 16) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Blastoise from the Plasma Blast set is a Rare Holo card numbered 16. This sturdy Pokémon boasts 140 HP and features the ability Deluge, enhancing its tactical options. Its attack, Hydro Pump, delivers a powerful water strike to opponents.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Wartortle)
• Type: Water
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Flavor Text: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.

Key Printings

This card is from the Plasma Blast set, identified by the code bw10-16. It is a Rare Holo variant, making it a desirable piece for collectors focusing on holofoil cards from the Black & White series.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this exact printing
• Set code: bw10; card number: 16
• Illustrator: Satoshi Shirai
• Image reference: /images/bw10/bw10-16.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• Deluge: allows attachment of Water Energy cards from hand to any of your Pokémon during your turn before attacking.
• Hydro Pump: deals 60 base damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to it, requiring four Colorless Energy to use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets to prevent bending or scratching.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast (bw10): This set includes this Rare Holo Blastoise, emphasizing Water-type Pokémon with dynamic abilities and attacks. The set is part of the Black & White series, known for introducing Plasma-themed cards. The exact release date for this card is unknown.