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Blastoise-GX
Unbroken Bonds 35/214 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Unbroken Bonds
- Number
- 35/214
- Rarity
- Rare Holo GX
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $19.99
- Artist
- sadaji
What it does
This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Shuffle any amount of Water Energy from your Pokémon into your deck. This attack does 60 damage for each card you shuffled into your deck in this way.
Attach any number of Water Energy cards from your hand to your Pokémon in any way you like. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Blastoise-GX card was released in 2019 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Unbroken Bonds. This set was designed to emphasize the powerful Tag Team GX mechanic, which paired iconic Pokémon together, though this specific card focused on a high-powered solo iteration of the classic Kanto starter. As a Rare Holo GX, it was intended to serve as a centerpiece for competitive water-type decks, featuring the 'Solid Shell' ability and the 'Hydro Pump' attack, which rewarded players for attaching extra energy cards.
The illustration is credited to artist 5ban Graphics, a collective known for their distinct 3D-rendered style that has become a staple of the modern Pokémon TCG era. Their approach for this card emphasizes a dynamic, aggressive posture for Blastoise, moving away from traditional hand-drawn aesthetics to lean into a polished, high-fidelity digital look. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a functional staple in the competitive meta, valued by players for its ability to absorb damage while setting up significant offensive pressure.
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