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Cards/Blastoise
Blastoise card from the Crimson Blaze set
Illustration by Hitoshi Ariga. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Blastoise

A powerful Water type that can hit both the active Pokemon and a bench sitter.

Water150 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

The attack Double Splash deals 90 damage to the opposing Pokemon in play.

If you attach two extra Water Energy cards, it also deals 50 damage to one of your opponent's Benched Pokemon.

Signature attack

Double Splash

If this Pokémon has at least 2 extra {W} Energy attached, this attack also does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (90 damage)

This attack is unique because it can strike multiple targets at once. The extra damage only happens when you have invested enough resources into powering up this card.

Attacks

WWC
Double Splash90

If this Pokémon has at least 2 extra {W} Energy attached, this attack also does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that focus on Water Energy and aim to control the bench. It works well in strategies that want to weaken several Pokemon quickly.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Bench hit capability
  • Stage 2 evolution
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning type attacks
  • Requires specific Energy setup
Pro tip

Save the extra Water Energy cards in hand until you evolve Wartortle into Blastoise.

From the Pokédex

Blastoise has water cannons on its shell that can shoot with enough force to pierce steel.

Note for the parent

Check that your child attaches at least two extra Water Energy cards if they want to use the full power of the attack.

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