Blastoise #2/102
Pokemon card from Base Set · released 1999-01-09
Blastoise is a Rare Water-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 2/102 of the Base Set set (released 1999-01-09), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$230.00 for the Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $230.00 | $149.00 | $219.17 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Base Set |
| Number | 2/102 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 100 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Wartortle |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Pokemon Power: Rain DanceAs 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.
Hydro Pump40+Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each attached 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.
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Retreat cost: 3
Other Blastoise printings
More Base Set cards
All Blastoise cards · Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.