Blastoise 1/17
Pokemon card from POP Series 3 · released Apr 1, 2006
Blastoise is a Rare Water-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 1/17 in POP Series 3 (released Apr 1, 2006), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$125.00 for the normal finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Normal TCGplayer market price went from ~$100.00 to ~$125.00, up 25.0%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$125.00 | ~$175.00 | ~$235.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Holofoil | ~$300.00No current listing near this price. | ~$775.00 | ~$1,587.50 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | POP Series 3 |
| Number | 1/17 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 120 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Wartortle |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number1/17Card 1 of the 17 in the main POP Series 3 list.
- Set symbol
The small POP Series 3 symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Smash Turn30After your attack, you may switch Blastoise with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Rocket Tackle60Blastoise does 10 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Blastoise by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
Weakness: Lightning x2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Blastoise printings
More POP Series 3 cards
All Blastoise cards · POP Series 3 price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.