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  • Collector’s Guide: Blastoise (Team Up #25)

    Collector’s Guide: Blastoise (Team Up #25)

    Blastoise (Team Up 25) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Blastoise from the Team Up set is a Rare card numbered 25 with 160 HP. It pairs the Powerful Squall Ability with the hard-hitting Hydro Tackle attack, offering a balanced mix of staying power and damage output.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Up 25 Rare 160 Hitoshi Ariga
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Wartortle)
    • Ability: Powerful Squall – allows you to look at the top 6 cards of your deck once per turn and attach any Water Energy found to your Pokémon.
    • Attack: Hydro Tackle – deals 150 damage but also inflicts 30 damage to itself.
    • Retreat Cost: 3
    • Weakness: Grass ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown
    • Flavor Text: “It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.”
    • Image URL: /images/sm9/sm9-25.jpg

    Key Printings

    This guide covers the Team Up printing of Blastoise, card number 25. It is a Rare card illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga, featuring the Powerful Squall Ability and the high-damage Hydro Tackle attack.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “sm9” and card number 25. The card’s rarity is Rare, and it is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card’s play legality in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats is unknown. Players should verify current tournament rules before use.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by Hitoshi Ariga. Proper storage helps maintain both collector value and visual appeal.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Team Up (sm9): Features Blastoise card number 25, notable for its 160 HP and the Powerful Squall Ability that enhances Water Energy attachment strategies. The set’s artwork and design emphasize dynamic Pokémon battles and synergy.

    This Blastoise printing stands out as a robust, strategic choice for collectors and players interested in Water-type Pokémon from the Sun & Moon era.

    Blastoise (Team Up) #25

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    Blastoise (Team Up) #25

  • Collector’s Guide: Blastoise (Base Set 2 #2)

    Collector’s Guide: Blastoise (Base Set 2 #2)

    Blastoise (Base Set 2) Collector’s Guide

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    Quick Facts

    Blastoise from the Base Set 2 is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon card with 100 HP. It evolves from Wartortle and features the Pokémon Power “Rain Dance,” allowing you to attach additional Water Energy cards to your Water Pokémon during your turn. Its primary attack, “Hydro Pump,” deals 40 damage plus up to 20 extra damage depending on the Water Energy attached beyond the attack cost. The card has a retreat cost of 3 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Rare Holo.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 2
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • HP: 100
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base4” and the card number “2” within Base Set 2. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Rare Holo card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set 2: This set reprints classic Base Set cards with updated artwork and holofoil patterns. Blastoise stands out as a powerful Stage 2 Water-type with versatile energy acceleration through its “Rain Dance” ability, making it a sought-after card for collectors and nostalgic players alike.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 2 Rare Holo 100 Ken Sugimori

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    Blastoise (Base Set 2) #2

  • Collector’s Guide: Blastoise (Base Set #2)

    Collector’s Guide: Blastoise (Base Set #2)

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    Blastoise from the Base Set (#2) is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon card with 100 HP. Its Pokémon Power, Rain Dance, lets you attach additional Water Energy cards to your Water Pokémon during your turn. The attack Hydro Pump deals 40 damage plus extra damage based on attached Water Energy. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Rare Holo.

    Quick Facts

    • Set: Base
    • Card Number: 2
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • HP: 100
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Wartortle)
    • Type: Water
    • Retreat Cost: 3
    • Weakness: Lightning (×2)
    • Flavor Text: “A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles.”

    Key Printings

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by its set code base1, card number 2, and the “Rare Holo” rarity symbol. The card does not have a regulation mark or release date listed.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Name: Base
    • Set Code: base1
    • Card Number: 2
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Print Variants: None documented for this exact printing
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Legal Status: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the value and condition of this holographic card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and hard case.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle by the edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set: This Blastoise is part of the original Base Set, notable for introducing iconic Pokémon cards. It features classic artwork by Ken Sugimori and remains a sought-after card for collectors due to its rarity and nostalgic value.
    set_namerelease_datenumberrarityhpillustrator
    Base2Rare Holo100Ken Sugimori

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