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Celebrations Classic Collection / #CC001/25

Blastoise

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Celebrations Classic Collection
Rarity (source)
Classic Collection
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Source reference
cel25cc-CC001

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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
100
Type (source)
Water
Stage (source)
Stage2
Pokédex number
9
Retreat cost
3 Energy
Weakness (source)
Lightning

Printed card text — English

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.

Description from the source

A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles.

Abilities

Rain Dance

Pokemon Power

As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach 1 Water Energy card to 1 of your Water Pokémon. (This doesn't use up your 1 Energy card attachment for the turn.) This power can't be used if Blastoise is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Hydro Pump

Cost: Water · Water · Water

Damage: 40+

Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Blastoise but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra Water Energy after the 2nd doesn't count.

Documented variants

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

  • Holographic
  • holo · standard

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