Expedition Base Set

Blastoise

4/165 100 HP · Water · Holo Rare

English card price

217.20 € 30-day average · general reference

We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 04/11/2026).

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Number	4/165
Rarity	Holo Rare
Category	Pokemon
Stage	Stage2
Evolves from	Wartortle
Type	Water
Weakness	Lightning x2
Retreat cost	2
Legality	Standard: No · Expanded: No
Finishes	Holo · Reverse holo
Illustrator	Kimiya Masago

What to know about this card

It is card 4 of the 165 in the official Expedition Base Set checklist. If you are completing the set, mark it in your collection to keep track.
Rarity: Holo Rare. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
It exists in several finishes (Holo, Reverse holo). Each one has its own price; the average above is for the regular version.
Artwork by Kimiya Masago. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).
Given its price, check it before buying: see how to spot a fake card and whether grading is worth it.

Abilities

Jet Stream Poke-POWER

Once during your turn (before your attack), if Blastoise is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to Blastoise, if any. Then, if there are any Energy cards attached to the Defending Pokémon, choose 1 of them and discard it. This power can't be used if Blastoise is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

WaterWaterColorless

Energy Cannon

40+

Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Blastoise but not used to pay for this attack's Energy Cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.