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M Blastoise-EX
XY 30/146 • ultra-rare
- Set
- XY
- Number
- 30/146
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2014
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $32.58
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
This attack does 30 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Mega Evolution rule: When 1 of your Pokémon becomes a Mega Evolution Pokémon, your turn ends.
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
The M Blastoise-EX card, numbered 30/146, was released as part of the XY base set in 2014, marking a pivotal era in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set introduced the Mega Evolution mechanic to the TCG, a concept brought over from the Pokémon X and Y video games, allowing players to evolve their Pokémon-EX into significantly more powerful Mega Evolution forms. The card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, a creative studio that became synonymous with the sleek, high-gloss 3D digital art style prevalent throughout the XY-era sets.
As an ultra-rare card, it was designed to appeal to both competitive players and collectors who valued the aesthetic evolution of iconic Generation I Pokémon. The design focuses on the bulky, armored appearance of Mega Blastoise, emphasizing the overwhelming firepower the character is known for in-game. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a centerpiece for Water-type decks, though it eventually faced the common criticisms leveled at the early XY Mega cards regarding the mechanical challenge of sacrificing a turn to evolve, which shifted the competitive landscape of the game at the time.
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