Blastoise
Blastoise is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from HS—Unleashed (#13). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $31.21 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2010. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Blastoise suits collectors working on HS—Unleashed who need the Rare slot. Treat $31.21 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Blastoise from HS—Unleashed?
Blastoise is a Pokémon card in HS—Unleashed numbered 13. It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires. National Pokédex #9. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Blastoise worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $31.21 for Blastoise. Low and high spread runs $29.00 to $349.80. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $31.21; Normal: $10.74. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | HS—Unleashed |
|---|---|
| Number | 13 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $31.21 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €5.32 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $31.21 |
| Normal | $10.74 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 130 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Wartortle |
| Hydro Launcher | WaterWaterColorlessColorless Return 2 Water Energy attached to Blastoise to your hand. Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) |
| Wash Out | As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Water Energy attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Blastoise is affected by a Special Condition. |
| Weakness | Lightning ×2 |
How collectible is Blastoise?
Blastoise is listed as Rare in HS—Unleashed. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Blastoise?
Catalog fields: set HS—Unleashed, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Blastoise (#13) is a chase-tier Rare printing in HS—Unleashed. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Blastoise is catalogued as Rare printing in HS—Unleashed, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $31.21 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $31.21; Normal: $10.74).
- Illustrator Masakazu Fukuda has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $31.21 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Blastoise worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $31.21 for ungraded Blastoise from HS—Unleashed. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Blastoise from?
Blastoise is listed in HS—Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver) as card #13. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Blastoise?
Our catalog lists Blastoise as Rare in HS—Unleashed. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Blastoise good for collectors or players?
Blastoise includes gameplay stats in HS—Unleashed. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Should I grade Blastoise?
Grading only makes sense when Blastoise appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $31.21, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Blastoise?
Finish variants of Blastoise carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $31.21; Normal: $10.74 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.