Blastoise (HS Unleashed 13) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Blastoise from the HS Unleashed set is a Rare card numbered 13 with 130 HP. It features the ability Wash Out and the powerful attack Hydro Launcher, combining sturdy defense with dynamic water-based offense.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Wartortle
• Type: Water
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Subtypes: Stage 2

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, specifically the HS Unleashed set. It is a rare card numbered 13 in the set.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers: set code “hgss2” and card number 13.
• Illustration by Masakazu Fukuda is distinctive for this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card features the Poké-Power “Wash Out,” allowing flexible Water Energy movement from Benched Pokémon to the Active Pokémon.
• “Hydro Launcher” deals 100 damage by returning two Water Energy to the hand.
• It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve; avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
• Prevent bending or scratching, especially over the Masakazu Fukuda artwork.
• Keep in a stable, low-humidity environment for long-term preservation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Unleashed: Includes this powerful Blastoise with strong Water-type focus and strategic energy manipulation. The set’s artwork and design highlight the HeartGold & SoulSilver era’s aesthetic.