Blastoise & Piplup-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Blastoise & Piplup-GX from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Ultra card with 270 HP. Numbered 215, it showcases the duo’s coordinated power with the standout attack Splash Maker, making it a vibrant addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Blastoise & Piplup-GX
• Set: Cosmic Eclipse (sm12)
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, TAG TEAM, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Rules: TAG TEAM rule applies—when this TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
• Illustrator: Akira Komayama
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Key Printings

Printed as number 215 in Cosmic Eclipse and classified as a Rare Ultra, this card does not evolve, has no abilities, and features two notable attacks:

• Splash Maker: Attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your hand to your Pokémon and heal 50 damage for each card attached. Deals 150 damage.
• Bubble Launcher-GX: Paralyzes the opponent’s Active Pokémon and deals 100+ damage, with an additional 150 damage if at least 3 extra Water Energy are attached. Only one GX attack can be used per game.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers include set code “sm12-215,” TAG TEAM and GX subtypes, and artwork by Akira Komayama.
• The rarity symbol and number 215 also help verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The TAG TEAM rule applies, making it a high-stakes card in gameplay due to the 3 Prize cards awarded if knocked out.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect this Rare Ultra with sleeves or a top loader, store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and avoid bending or moisture to preserve card stock and ink.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Introduces Blastoise & Piplup-GX as a powerful Water-type TAG TEAM with strong healing and paralyzing attacks. It stands out as a Rare Ultra with high HP and strategic gameplay potential, though its tournament legality remains unknown.