Blastoise-GX Collector’s Guide (Unbroken Bonds #35)

Character Intro

Blastoise-GX from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Rare Holo GX card boasting a robust 240 HP. It features the Solid Shell ability and the powerful Rocket Splash attack. This striking card is numbered 35 in the set.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None

Ability & Attacks

• 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).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Unbroken Bonds set, card number 35, classified as a Rare Holo GX. It features artwork by sadaji and is a Stage 2 evolution of Wartortle.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm10-35” and the distinctive illustration by sadaji. The card image is available at /images/sm10/sm10-35.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high HP and damage mitigation ability make it a formidable card in casual play, but the GX attack limitation should be considered strategically.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially around the edges and the illustrated area.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set introduced Blastoise-GX as a powerful Water-type GX card with a unique damage reduction ability and flexible energy attachment GX attack. The set is known for its strong synergy between Pokémon-GX and Trainer cards, though the exact release date of this card is unknown.