Blastoise – Stellar Crown (#30)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Blastoise (#30) is a Double Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown released in 2024. It features the Twin Cannons attack (140× damage), Discard up to 2 Basic Water Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 140 damage for each card you discarded in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.59, Cardmarket average sale is €1.87, Floor listings start near €0.80.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.59
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.93
- Recent low listing: €0.80
Card Details
- Set
- Stellar Crown
- Card Number
- 30
- Rarity
- ✨ Double Rare
- HP
- 330
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Solid Shell
This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Twin Cannons
[Water, Water]
— 140×
Discard up to 2 Basic Water Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 140 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (70.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Blastoise from Stellar Crown (Double Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card showcases quality artwork.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Blastoise 30 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Blastoise's Twin Cannons deals 140× damage for Water + Water energy. Special effect: Discard up to 2 Basic Water Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 140 damage for each card y...
Stats Overview: 330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar Crown #30 ← Current | 330 | 1 attack | Double Rare | $1.59 |
�📦 Stellar Crown Set Context
This Blastoise is part of the Stellar Crown expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
💎 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
- Double Rare cards from Stellar Crown are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Blastoise 30 was released in 2024 in the Stellar Crown expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Stellar Crown is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Blastoise with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ 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. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.