Blastoise-GX
Blastoise-GX is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from SM Black Star Promos (#SM189). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $22.25 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2017. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Blastoise-GX suits collectors working on SM Black Star Promos who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Blastoise-GX from SM Black Star Promos?
Blastoise-GX is a Pokémon card in SM Black Star Promos numbered SM189. It evolves from Wartortle. National Pokédex #9. 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 is Blastoise-GX worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $22.25 for Blastoise-GX. Low and high spread runs $16.52 to $9999.00. 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 | SM Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | SM189 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $22.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €16.59 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 240 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Wartortle |
| Rocket Splash | WaterWater 60× Shuffle any amount of Water Energy from your Pokémon into your deck. This attack does 60 damage for each card you shuffled into your deck in this way. |
| Giant Geyser-GX | Water Attach any number of Water Energy cards from your hand to your Pokémon in any way you like. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.) |
| Solid Shell | This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance). |
| Weakness | Grass ×2 |
How collectible is Blastoise-GX?
Blastoise-GX is listed as Promo in SM Black Star Promos. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. 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-GX?
Catalog fields: set SM Black Star Promos, rarity Promo. Illustrated by sadaji. Format status: Expanded. 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-GX (#SM189) is a promo-line printing from SM Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Blastoise-GX is catalogued as Promo printing in SM Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $22.25.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $22.25 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Blastoise-GX worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $22.25 for ungraded Blastoise-GX from SM Black Star Promos. 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-GX from?
Blastoise-GX is listed in SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon) as card #SM189. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Blastoise-GX?
Our catalog lists Blastoise-GX as Promo in SM Black Star Promos. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Blastoise-GX good for collectors or players?
Blastoise-GX includes gameplay stats in SM Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
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