Blastoise (Boundaries Crossed 31) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Blastoise from the Boundaries Crossed set is a Rare Holo card numbered 31 with 140 HP. Its ability, Deluge, enables flexible Water Energy attachment, while Hydro Pump offers a scalable damage option. Strong stats and a sleek design make it a notable pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Wartortle)
• Type: Water
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Ability: Deluge – Attach Water Energy cards from your hand to your Pokémon as often as you like during your turn before attacking.
• Attack: Hydro Pump – Base 60+ damage, does 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Blastoise.
• Flavor Text: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Boundaries Crossed set, identified as card number 31. It is a Rare Holo variant with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• No print variants or alternate versions of this card are documented.
• Set code: “bw7”
• Card number: “31”
• Illustrator: Satoshi Shirai

Legality & Play Notes

• The card’s legality status is unknown.
• It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve to preserve the holo finish.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Use a rigid top loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed: Features Blastoise as a powerful Stage 2 Water-type with a unique ability to accelerate Water Energy attachment, enhancing its Hydro Pump attack. The card stands out with its high HP and strategic potential, though its play legality is currently unknown.