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Blastoise

POP Series 3 1/17 • rare

Set: POP Series 3
Number: 1/17
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2006
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $100.00
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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Market

What it's worth

$100.00market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$100.00 – $149.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare water-type card from this specific series, Blastoise represents a foundational element of competitive play for collectors. Its status as the premier card in its set marks it as a centerpiece that holds significant appeal for those documenting the evolution of the game.

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Card face

What it does

120 HPStage 2

Cost: colorless energy colorless energySmash Turn30

After your attack, you may switch Blastoise with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Cost: water energy water energy colorless energy colorless energyRocket Tackle60

Blastoise does 10 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Blastoise by attacks during your opponent's next turn.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Blastoise card from the Pokémon Organized Play (POP) Series 3 set was released in 2006 as part of a promotional initiative designed to encourage participation in local competitive leagues. These sets were distributed primarily through official tournament organizers and league events rather than through traditional retail booster packs, making them distinct artifacts of the mid-2000s competitive organized play environment.

The design of this specific card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational illustrator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game whose work defined the aesthetic of the original base set. The illustration style reflects the classic, vibrant look of early-era Pokémon cards, serving as a nostalgic centerpiece for the POP series. While it did not introduce new mechanics, it was well-received by players of the era for providing accessible, high-powered Water-type representation in a competitive tournament landscape.

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