Blastoise – POP Series 3 (#1)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Blastoise (#1) is a Rare card from POP - POP Series 3 released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Smash Turn attack (30 damage), After your attack, you may switch Blastoise with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $60.00, Cardmarket average sale is €54.98, Floor listings start near €55.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $60.00
- Cardmarket trend price: €114.79
- Recent low listing: €55.99
Card Details
- Set
- POP Series 3
- Card Number
- 1
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Smash Turn
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 30
After your attack, you may switch Blastoise with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. -
Rocket Tackle
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
Blastoise does 10 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Blastoise by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Blastoise from POP Series 3 (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Blastoise 1 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Blastoise's Smash Turn deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: After your attack, you may switch Blastoise with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 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.
� Compare Blastoise Cards
Looking for other Blastoise cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POP Series 3 #1 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $65.05 |
�📦 POP Series 3 Set Context
This Blastoise is part of the POP Series 3 expansion , released as part of the POP series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 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
- Rare cards from POP Series 3 are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Blastoise 1 was released in 2006 in the POP Series 3 expansion. This set is part of the POP series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: POP Series 3 is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Blastoise with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your 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: Blastoise works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.