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Blastoise V card from the SWSH Black Star Promos set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Blastoise V

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A high damage water attacker with a self imposed cooldown.

Water220 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It deals 30 damage with one water energy.

It deals 200 damage but cannot use that attack again until your next turn.

Signature attack

Torrential Cannon

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Torrential Cannon. (200 damage)

Torrential Cannon allows Blastoise V to deal massive damage quickly. The drawback means you must pause its big attack for a full turn before using it again.

Attacks

W
Water Gun30
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Torrential Cannon200

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Torrential Cannon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks built around water energy acceleration and protection. It works best when paired with cards that can survive the turn after firing.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Basic Pokemon status
  • Simple energy cost
Watch out for
  • One turn cooldown
  • Weak to lightning
  • Low health total
Pro tip

Use Water Gun to chip away at opponents while waiting for Torrential Cannon to become available again.

From the Pokédex

Blastoise has water cannons that can shoot jets of water powerful enough to pierce steel.

Note for the parent

Remind your child to check if Blastoise V has already used its big attack, as it will be unable to do so on their next turn.

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