01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Wartortle)

HP 170

TypeWater

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorNC Empire

WeaknessLightning ×2

Retreat●●●

SetPokemon GO

Released2022

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Holo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$2.52 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$1.86 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Final evolution of the Kanto Water starter; its 1999 Base Set holo is one of the original chase cards alongside Charizard and Venusaur.
Required for any complete Blastoise master set across eras.
Collectors of the Pokemon GO set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Blastoise with 170 HP; top attack near 90 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Vitality Spring

Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 6 Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck. If you use this Ability, your turn ends.

Hydro Pump Cost: Colorless + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless · 90+ damage

This attack does 30 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness: Lightning ×2
Retreat cost: 3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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