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

set_name	release_date	number	rarity	hp	illustrator
Unbroken Bonds		218	Rare Rainbow	240	sadaji

• 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.

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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

set_name	release_date	number	rarity	hp	illustrator
Unbroken Bonds		35	Rare Holo GX	240	sadaji

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.

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