Blastoise & Piplup-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Blastoise & Piplup-GX is a Rare Rainbow card from Cosmic Eclipse with 270 HP. This TAG TEAM’s Splash Maker attack adds strategic depth to gameplay, and its vibrant artwork and rarity make it a standout for collectors.

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 your TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing comes from Cosmic Eclipse, numbered 253 and classified as a Rare Rainbow. It features no evolutions, no special abilities, and two impactful attacks.

Attacks

• Splash Maker: Attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your hand and heal damage accordingly.
• Bubble Launcher-GX: Paralyzes the opponent’s Active Pokémon and can deal increased damage with extra Water Energy attached.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code sm12-253 and artwork by 5ban Graphics. Its TAG TEAM and GX subtypes, Water typing, and high HP make it distinct within Cosmic Eclipse.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The TAG TEAM rule applies, so if this card is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards, which is a critical strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Rainbow foil and 5ban Graphics artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches, and handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Features Blastoise & Piplup-GX as a Rare Rainbow with powerful Water-type synergy and healing/paralysis attacks. The set is known for diverse TAG TEAM GX cards and vibrant artwork styles.