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Blastoise
Black & White•2012
$8.62Market Price
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Blastoise Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
This Blastoise hits extra hard with Hydro Pump, a signature move Blastoise has learned in the games for generations and even uses as its Poké Ball attack in Super Smash Bros., making the card feel true to its long-running battle identity.
Card History
Collectors love this card because Deluge was immediately recognized as a throwback to Base Set Blastoise’s famous Rain Dance-style Energy acceleration, giving Boundaries Crossed Blastoise instant nostalgia and real competitive buzz.
Artist
This card is a notable artist debut, since Bulbapedia lists Satoshi Shirai’s first Pokémon TCG commissions as Blastoise and Musharna in Boundaries Crossed.
Set Lore
Blastoise being placed in Boundaries Crossed ties a Kanto icon to a set based on Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the English expansion that combined Japan’s Freeze Bolt and Cold Flare releases.
Cultural Impact
This card’s flavor text echoes one of Blastoise’s classic Pokédex descriptions about its shell cannons punching through thick steel, reinforcing why Blastoise has remained one of the franchise’s most iconic powerhouse starters since it served as the mascot of Pokémon Blue.
Card Reference
About Blastoise
Blastoise is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Boundaries Crossed set, card number 31, illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Black & White era, and was released in 2012. The current market price is $8.62, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #31
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Artist
- Satoshi Shirai
- Release Year
- 2012
- Language
- English
- Era
- Black & White
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Blastoise?
The current market price of Blastoise is $8.62. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Blastoise from?
Blastoise is from the Pokemon Boundaries Crossed set, card number 31, released in 2012.
Is Blastoise worth grading?
Whether Blastoise is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Blastoise?
You can buy or sell Blastoise on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 300 PSA graded copies tracked.