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Blastoise
Pokémon GO 17/78 • holo-rare
- Set
- Pokémon GO
- Number
- 17/78
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $3.08
- Artist
- NC Empire
What it does
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.
This attack does 30 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
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Where it came from
The Blastoise card from the Pokémon GO expansion was released in 2022 as part of a collaborative set between The Pokémon Company and the Niantic mobile game Pokémon GO. This set was designed to bridge the gap between the digital experience of the mobile application and the physical trading card game, featuring artwork that emphasizes the aesthetic of Pokémon encountered in the wild, often accompanied by the Niantic logo.
The illustration for this specific Blastoise card was crafted by artist Hitoshi Ariga, a veteran contributor to the series. Ariga focused on capturing the powerful, hulking presence of the Pokémon in a dynamic pose, characteristic of the 'Rare Holo' treatment found within this set. The card was received by the community as a nostalgic homage to the original base set, while serving its functional purpose as a playable water-type card within the then-current standard competitive rotation.
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