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Blastoise
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Number
- 16
- Illustrator
- Satoshi Shirai
- Energy
- Water
The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
Blastoise - Plasma Blast
Blastoise is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Plasma Blast Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. It sits at card number 16 in the Plasma Blast checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $17.44 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Blastoise has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#16 in Plasma Blast) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 77Strong
Strong icon status.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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Blastoise FAQ
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How much is Blastoise from Plasma Blast worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $17.44 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Blastoise?
This printing is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Blastoise has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Blastoise?
Satoshi Shirai illustrated this card. See Satoshi Shirai's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Blastoise released?
The Plasma Blast set released in 2011. This specific card (#16 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Blastoise?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Plasma Blast set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.