01Card Stats

Radiant

HP 150

TypeWater

RarityRadiant Rare

IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda

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: Radiant Rare
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
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	~$11 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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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

Radiant Blastoise with 150 HP; top attack near 170 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Pump Shot

You must discard a Water Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.

Torrential Cannon Cost: Water + Water + Colorless · 170 damage

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Torrential Cannon.

Weakness: Lightning ×2
Retreat cost: 2

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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