Radiant blastoise – Pokémon GO (#18)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Radiant blastoise (#18) is a Radiant Rare card from Sword & Shield - Pokémon GO released in 2022. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Torrential Cannon attack (170 damage), During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Torrential Cannon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $5.51, Cardmarket average sale is €4.83, Floor listings start near €1.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $5.51
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.52
- Recent low listing: €1.50
Card Details
- Set
- Pokémon GO
- Card Number
- 18
- Rarity
- ✨ Radiant Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 150
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Pump Shot
You must discard a Water Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Torrential Cannon
[Water, Water, Colorless]
— 170
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Torrential Cannon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (56.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Radiant blastoise from Pokémon GO (Radiant Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Radiant blastoise 18 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Radiant blastoise's Torrential Cannon deals 170 damage for Water + Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Torrential Cannon.
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon GO #18 ← Current | 150 | 1 attack | Radiant Rare | $5.51 |
�📦 Pokémon GO Set Context
This Radiant blastoise is part of the Pokémon GO expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Radiant blastoise card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Radiant Rare cards from Pokémon GO are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Radiant blastoise 18 was released in 2022 in the Pokémon GO expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Pokémon GO represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Radiant blastoise have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Radiant blastoise card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Radiant blastoise works best in Water type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.