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Blastoise-EX
Generations 17/83 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Generations
- Number
- 17/83
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2016
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $16.60
- Artist
- Eske Yoshinob
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Blastoise-EX, card number 17/83, was released as part of the Generations expansion in 2016. This set was specifically designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, featuring a heavy emphasis on nostalgic imagery and the return of classic Pokémon species. As an Ultra Rare card, it showcases the high-energy gameplay mechanics introduced during the XY era, where EX cards provided powerful offensive capabilities at the cost of giving up two prize cards upon being knocked out.
The card features artwork by Eske Yoshinob, a recurring illustrator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for a dynamic, glossy aesthetic that emphasizes movement and lighting effects. In this piece, Blastoise is depicted in a full-body action pose with its signature hydro cannons prominent, intended to convey both power and the classic feel of the original Generation I starter Pokémon. The card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its role in supporting Water-type decks of the period and for its commemorative status within the anniversary collection.
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