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{{PokémoncardInfobox |
{{PokémoncardInfobox
title=Blastoise |
|cardname=Blastoise
level=52 |
|jname=カメックス
jname=カメックス |
|jtrans=Kamex
jtrans=Kamex |
|image=BlastoiseBaseSet2.jpg
image=101_009_KAMEX.jpg |
|caption={{TCG|Base Set}} print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
caption=Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]] |
|reprints=2
name=[[Blastoise (TCG)#Blastoise|Blastoise]] |
|reprint1=BlastoiseBestCDPromo.jpg
stage=[[Evolution card|Stage 2 Pokémon]]<br>(Evolves from [[Wartortle (TCG)#Wartortle|Wartortle]]) |
|recaption1=[[Pokémon Song Best Collection|Best Collection]] CD print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
type={{e|Water}} |
|species=Blastoise
hp=100 |
|evostage=Stage 2
weakness={{e|Lightning}} |
|evoicon=008
resistance=None |
|evospecies=Wartortle
retreatcost={{e}}{{e}}{{e}} |
|evoname=Wartortle
species=Blastoise |
|type=Water
}}
|level=52
|-
|hp=100
!Set
|weakness=Lightning
| {{TCG|Base Set}}
|retreatcost=3
|-
|}}
!Rarity
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|expansion={{TCG|Base Set}}|rarity={{rar|Rare Holo}}|cardno=2/102|jpexpansion={{TCG|Expansion Pack}}|jprarity={{rar|Rare Holo}}}}
| [[Image:Rarity Rare.png|Rare Holographic]]H
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|jpexpansion={{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}}}}
|-
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|jpdeckkit={{TCG|Intro Pack}}|jpdeck=Squirtle Deck}}
!English Card No.
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|expansion={{TCG|Base Set 2}}|rarity={{rar|Rare Holo}}|cardno=2/130}}
| 2/102
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|gbset={{GB|1|Evolution}}|gbid=B19}}
|-
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|gb2set={{GB|2|Legendary Power}}|gb2id=B19|gb2set2={{GB|2|Promotion Card}}|gb2id2=P05}}
!
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Footer|type=Water|species=Blastoise}}
|
|-
!Japanese Set
| {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}}  
|-
! {{Card GB|Card GB set}}
| {{GB|1|Evolution}}
|-
! {{Card GB|Card GB ID}}
| B19
|-
! {{Card GB 2|Card GB 2 set}}
| {{GB|2|Legendary Power}}
|-
! {{Card GB 2|Card GB 2 ID}}
| B19
|-
! {{Card GB 2|Card GB 2 set}}
| {{GB|2|Promotional}}
|-
! {{Card GB 2|Card GB 2 ID}}
| P05
|}


'''Blastoise''' (Japanese: '''カメックス''' ''Kamex'') is a {{ct|Water}} [[Stage 2 Pokémon]] {{pkmn|card}}. It is part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}.
'''Blastoise''' (Japanese: '''カメックス''' ''Kamex'') is a {{ct|Water}} Stage 2 Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}.


==Card text==
==Card text==
===Pokémon Power===
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Water}}
{{Cardpower |
{{Cardtext/Pokémon Power
type=Pokémon Power |
|type=Water
name=Rain Dance |
|name=Rain Dance
color=CC0000|
|jname=あまごい
jname=あまごい |
|jtrans=Pray For Rain
jtrans=Pray For Rain |
|effect=As often as you like during your turn ''(before your attack)'', you may attach 1 {{e|Water}} Energy card to 1 of your {{e|Water}} Pokémon. ''(This doesn't use up your 1 Energy card attachment for the turn.)'' This power can't be used if {{tt|Blastoise|this Pokémon}} is {{TCG|Asleep}}, {{TCG|Confused}}, or {{TCG|Paralyzed}}.
effect=As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach 1 {{e|Water}} Energy card to 1 of your {{e|Water}} Pokémon. (This doesn't use up your 1 energy card attachment for the turn.) This power can't be used if {{tt|Blastoise|this Pokémon}} is {{TCG|Asleep}}, {{TCG|Confused}}, or {{TCG|Paralyzed}}. |
|}}
}}
{{Cardtext/Attack
 
|type=Water
===Attacks===
|cost={{e|Water}}{{e|Water}}{{e|Water}}
{{Cardattack |
|name=Hydro Pump
cost={{e|Water}}{{e|Water}}{{e|Water}} |
|jname=ハイドロポンプ
name=Hydro Pump |
|jtrans=Hydro Pump
jname=ハイドロポンプ |
|damage=40+
jtrans=Hydro Pump |
|effect=Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each {{e|Water}} Energy attached to {{tt|Blastoise|this Pokémon}} but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra {{e|Water}} Energy after the 2nd doesn't count.
damage=40+ |
|}}
effect=Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each {{e|Water}} Energy attached to {{tt|Blastoise|this Pokémon}} but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra {{e|Water}} Energy after the 2nd doesn't count. |
{{Cardtext/Footer}}
}}


===Pokédex data===
===Pokédex data===
{|{{Graytable}} width="250"
{{Carddex
|-
|type=Water
! Species
|name=Blastoise
| Shellfish Pokémon
|species=Shellfish
|-
|ndex=009
! Length
|height=5'3"
| 5'3" (1.6m)
|jheight=1.6
|-
|weight=189
! Weight
|jweight=85.5
| 189 lbs (85.5Kg)
|dex=A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles.
|-
|jdex=体が重たく、のしかかって相手を気絶させる。ピンチのときは、カラにかくれる。
! nowrap | Pokémon No.
|transdex=It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
| 9
|}}
|-
! Entry
| A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles.
|}


==Release information==
==Release information==
*This card was released as a promotional card with different artwork, also by Ken Sugimori. In Japan, it was available through the "Please Trade" Campaign that ran from February to July in 1998. This variant card was never released in English.
This card was released in the {{TCG|Base Set}} with an illustration by [[Ken Sugimori]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. A print of this card was included in the {{TCG|Trainer Deck B}} with an exclusive red border and "Trainer Deck B" printed on the back of the card, distributed to prototype {{TCG|Pokémon League}}s before the {{Trading Card Game}} officially launched in North America. In Japan, this card was reprinted as a promotional card with different artwork by the same artist. It was first available through the "Trade Please" campaign that ran from February 10th to July 31st in 1998. A flyer included with the ''[[Let's Trade Please (CD)|Trade Please]]'' album by [[Suzukisan]] had to be mailed to MediaFactory along with any two Pokémon trading cards within the campaign period. The {{TCG ID|Please Trade|Please Trade|promo}} promotional card, as well as either this card, {{TCG ID|Base Set|Venusaur|15}}, or {{TCG ID|Base Set|Charizard|4}} would then be sent back, completing the trade. This print was later reprinted in the {{TCG|Intro Pack}} and again as part of the ''[[Pokémon Song Best Collection]]'' CD. The original Base Set print was later reprinted in the English {{TCG|Base Set 2}} expansion.
*Later Japanese versions were released as part of the "Pokémon Best Collection" CD.  
 
*This card was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} reprint sets, which were only released outside of Japan.
===Gallery===
===Gallery===
<gallery>
{{TCGGallery
Image:101_009_KAMEX.jpg|{{TCG|Base Set}} print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
|type=Water
Image:BestCDBlastoise.jpg|Best CD print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
|image1=BlastoiseBaseSet2.jpg
</gallery>
|set1=Base Set
|illus1=Ken Sugimori
|image2=BlastoiseBestCDPromo.jpg
|caption2=''Best Collection'' CD print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
|}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Blastoise included in the "Pokémon Best Collection" CD has the Pikachu Records logo in place of an Expansion symbol
*The Blastoise cards released via the "Trade Please" campaign and the ''Pokémon Song Best Collection'' CD have the [[Pikachu Records]] logo in place of an expansion symbol.
*A few copies of the card lack the word "Stage" in the text in the upper right explaining how to play the card.
*A few copies of the card lack the word "Stage" in the text in the upper right explaining how to play the card.
===Origin===
===Origin===
{{m|Hydro Pump}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Blastoise}} can learn. This card's flavor text comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. {{m|Rain Dance}} is also a move in the Pokémon games that Blastoise can learn, though it wasn't until [[Generation II|the next generation]] that it was introduced.
{{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}} are both [[move]]s in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Blastoise}} can learn, though Rain Dance did not become an actual attack until [[Generation II]]. This card's English [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}.


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[[Category:Pokémon cards]]
[[Category:Blastoise (TCG)]]
[[Category:Water-type Pokémon cards]]
[[Category:Evolution cards]]
[[Category:Stage 2 Pokémon cards]]
[[Category:Base Set cards]]
[[Category:Base Set cards]]
[[Category:Expansion Pack cards]]
[[Category:Promotional cards]]
[[Category:Intro Pack cards]]
[[Category:Base Set 2 cards]]
[[Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori]]
[[Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori]]
[[Category:Holographic cards]]
[[Category:Holographic cards]]


[[de:Turtok (Basis 2)]]
[[fr:Tortank (Set de Base 2)]]
[[fr:Tortank (Set de Base 2)]]
[[fr:Tortank (Promo Best Collection CD)]]
[[it:Blastoise (Set Base 2)]]
[[ja:カメックス (第1弾)]]
[[ja:カメックス (第1弾)]]
[[ja:カメックス (プロモーションカード)]]
[[ja:カメックス (イントロパック)]]

Revision as of 16:35, 12 April 2016

Blastoise LV.52
カメックス Kamex 		Water
BlastoiseBestCDPromo.jpg
Best Collection CD print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Evolution stage
Wartortle
Stage 2 Pokémon
Evolves from Wartortle
Card name Blastoise
Type Water
HP 100
weakness
Lightning×2 		resistance
None 		retreat cost
   
English expansion Base Set
Rarity Rare Holo
English card no. 2/102
Japanese expansion Expansion Pack
Japanese rarity Rare Holo
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
Japanese Deck Kit Intro Pack
Japanese Deck Squirtle Deck
Expansion Base Set 2
Rarity Rare Holo
English card no. 2/130
TCG GB1 set Evolution
TCG GB1 ID B19
TCG GB2 set Legendary Power
TCG GB2 ID B19
TCG GB2 set Promotion Card
TCG GB2 ID P05
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Blastoise.

Blastoise (Japanese: カメックス Kamex) is a Water-type Stage 2 Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the Base Set.

Card text

Pokémon Power:
Rain Dance
あまごい
 
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach 1 Water Energy card to 1 of your Water Pokémon. (This doesn't use up your 1 Energy card attachment for the turn.) This power can't be used if Blastoise is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
WaterWaterWater Hydro Pump
ハイドロポンプ 		40+
Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Blastoise but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra Water Energy after the 2nd doesn't count.


Pokédex data

Water
Water
Blastoise - Shellfish Pokémon
No. Height Weight
009 5'3" (1.6 m) 189 lbs. (85.5 kg)
Pokédex entry
A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles.
体が重たく、のしかかって相手を気絶させる。ピンチのときは、カラにかくれる。


Release information

This card was released in the Base Set with an illustration by Ken Sugimori, first originating from the Japanese Expansion Pack. A print of this card was included in the Trainer Deck B with an exclusive red border and "Trainer Deck B" printed on the back of the card, distributed to prototype Pokémon Leagues before the TCG officially launched in North America. In Japan, this card was reprinted as a promotional card with different artwork by the same artist. It was first available through the "Trade Please" campaign that ran from February 10th to July 31st in 1998. A flyer included with the Trade Please album by Suzukisan had to be mailed to MediaFactory along with any two Pokémon trading cards within the campaign period. The Please Trade promotional card, as well as either this card, Venusaur, or Charizard would then be sent back, completing the trade. This print was later reprinted in the Intro Pack and again as part of the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD. The original Base Set print was later reprinted in the English Base Set 2 expansion.

Gallery

BlastoiseBaseSet2.jpg
Base Set print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
BlastoiseBestCDPromo.jpg
Best Collection CD print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

  • The Blastoise cards released via the "Trade Please" campaign and the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD have the Pikachu Records logo in place of an expansion symbol.
  • A few copies of the card lack the word "Stage" in the text in the upper right explaining how to play the card.

Origin

Rain Dance and Hydro Pump are both moves in the Pokémon games that Blastoise can learn, though Rain Dance did not become an actual attack until Generation II. This card's English Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green.


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