Blastoise-EX Collector’s Guide (Evolutions 21)

Character Intro

Blastoise-EX from the Evolutions set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 21. With 180 HP and the high-impact attack Splash Bomb, it captures Blastoise’s power in a bold, modernized throwback design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Attacks:
• Rapid Spin: Switch this Pokémon with one of your Benched Pokémon, then your opponent switches their Active Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon. Deals 30 damage.
• Splash Bomb: Requires three Water energies, deals 120 damage, but flip a coin—if tails, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None listed
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the single known printing of Blastoise-EX from the XY Evolutions set, card number 21. It is a Rare Holo EX with no alternate print variants documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate artworks are known for this card. Identification is straightforward via set code XY12 and card number 21.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Note that as a Pokémon-EX, when this card is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards, which is a critical strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil and surface with sleeves, and keep the card away from sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and EX status, consider a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for added security.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (XY12): Revives classic Pokémon designs with updated mechanics. Blastoise-EX is a standout Water-type Basic EX, pairing tactical switching with high-damage output—appealing to nostalgic and competitive collections alike.