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Tortank

Expedition / #37/165

Tortank

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Expedition
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Kimiya Masago
Source reference
ecard1-37

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
100
Type (source)
Eau
Stage (source)
Niveau 2
Pokédex number
9
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Électrique x2

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.

Abilities

Force courant

Poké-POWER

Une seule fois pendant votre tour (avant votre attaque), si Tortank est votre Pokémon Actif, vous pouvez lancer une pièce. Si c'est face, défaussez-vous d'une carte Énergie attachée à Tortank, s'il en possède une. Ensuite, s'il y a des cartes Énergie attachées au Pokémon Défenseur, choisissez-en une et obligez votre adversaire à s'en défausser. Ce pouvoir ne peut pas être utilisé si Tortank est affecté par un État spécial.

Attacks

Canon à énergie

Cost: Eau · Eau · Incolore

Damage: 40+

Inflige 40 dégâts plus 10 dégâts supplémentaires pour chaque Énergie attachée à Tortank en plus du coût en Énergie de cette attaque. Vous ne pouvez pas ajouter plus de 20 dégâts de cette façon.

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • Normal · Standard
  • Reverse · Standard

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