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Tortank EX

XY / #142/146

Tortank EX

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
XY
Rarity (source)
Ultra Rare
Illustrator
Ryo Ueda
Source reference
xy1-142

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Blastoise carries two water cannons that emerge from its shell. It can aim its shots accurately enough to hit a target more than fifty metres away. The pressure is so great that some jets pierce metal. Yet its shell is more than a support for weapons: it can retreat inside when it feels threatened. The Pokédex thus brings solid defence and long-range attack together in the same massive silhouette.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

To stop an opponent, Blastoise can also use its own weight. Pokémon X explains that it crushes them to make them lose consciousness. This action contrasts with its famous water shots: at close range, the Pokémon does not need its cannons to impose its power.

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Card details

HP
180
Type (source)
Eau
Stage (source)
Base
Pokédex number
9
Retreat cost
3 Energy
Weakness (source)
Plante ×2

Printed card text — French

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Tour Rapide

Cost: Incolore · Incolore

Damage: 30

Échangez ce Pokémon avec l'un de vos Pokémon de Banc. Ensuite, votre adversaire échange son Pokémon Actif avec l'un de ses Pokémon de Banc.

Bombe Éclaboussante

Cost: Eau · Eau · Eau

Damage: 120

Lancez une pièce. Si c'est pile, ce Pokémon s'inflige 30 dégâts.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • normal · Standard

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