Blastoise ex

Blastoise is the final evolution of Squirtle, a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Pokémon Red and Green, 1996). Known as the Shellfish Pokémon, it features powerful water cannons in its shell capable of precise, high-pressure blasts, making it iconic as the starter Pokémon of rival Blue and a symbol of strength in the Pokémon franchise.

First printed in the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet—151 set (Mew ex promo set) released September 22, 2023, in English.

• Illustrated by renowned artist Mitsuhiro Arita, famous for original Base Set Charizard.
• Features 330 HP, Ability 'Solid Shell' reducing damage by 30, and 'Twin Cannons' attack doing 140x damage for discarded Water Energy.
• Part of the nostalgic 151 set celebrating original Kanto Pokémon.

Condition. Inspect centering on intricate shell artwork and holo pattern; check edges for print lines, corners for dings; surface for scratches on glossy SIR finish; common flaws include whitening on edges and centering issues due to special foil stamping.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders or magnetic holders designed for thick SIR cards; store in cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent holo fading; sleeve in penny sleeves first for added protection.

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern matches official swirling water design; check card stock thickness and weight; scan QR code if present or use Pokémon TCG apps for hash verification; fakes often have blurry text, incorrect font on ex symbol, or off-color blue shell.