Blastoise-GX Collector’s Guide (Unbroken Bonds #218)

Character Intro

Blastoise-GX from Unbroken Bonds is a Rare Rainbow card with 240 HP. Its Solid Shell ability provides steady damage reduction, while Rocket Splash offers scalable offense. This card is numbered 218 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Solid Shell (reduces damage taken by 30)
• Attacks:
• Rocket Splash: Deals 60 damage per Water Energy shuffled back into the deck.
• Giant Geyser-GX: Attach any number of Water Energy cards from hand to your Pokémon (one GX attack per game).
• Rules: When Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Set Code: sm10
• Series: sun_moon
• Print Variants: None listed
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

The Unbroken Bonds printing, numbered 218, is the key Blastoise-GX highlighted here. As a Rare Rainbow, its shimmering foil treatment boosts visual appeal and collectibility.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed. Identify this card by:
– Set code: sm10
– Number: 218
– Rarity: Rare Rainbow
– Illustrator: sadaji

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Gameplay snapshot: Solid Shell offers consistent damage mitigation, Rocket Splash scales with Water Energy recycled into the deck, and Giant Geyser-GX enables flexible, one-time energy deployment in line with GX rules.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the Rare Rainbow foil by sleeving the card, keeping it away from sunlight and moisture, and storing it in rigid top loaders or acid-free binder pages. Handle by the edges to avoid fingerprints and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Features Blastoise-GX as a Water-type Stage 2 GX with damage reduction and versatile energy manipulation. The Rare Rainbow version is prized for its striking finish and strategic utility.