Blastoise ex 202/165 – SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 (SV2a)

Blastoise ex – 202/165 (SV2a: Pokémon Card 151)

The Blastoise ex – 202/165 is a powerful Special Art Rare from the Japanese Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) expansion. Featuring the iconic Water-type starter Blastoise, this card combines high durability, damage reduction, and explosive Energy-scaling attacks, making it a strong centerpiece for Water-type decks and a highly sought-after collector item.

Card Overview

This Water-type Stage 2 Pokémon ex has an impressive 330 HP, giving it excellent staying power in battle. It is designed to function as a tank while building up massive damage potential through Energy management.

Card Details

• Card Number: 202/165
• Set: SV2a – Pokémon Card 151
• Rarity: Special Art Rare
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2
• HP: 330
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita

Ability – Solid Shell

This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

This built-in damage reduction significantly improves survivability, allowing Blastoise ex to withstand heavy hits and stay active longer in battle.

Attack – Twin Cannons (140×)

Cost: [Water][Water]

You may discard up to 2 Basic Water Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 140 damage for each card discarded this way.

This means:

• Discard 1 Energy → 140 damage
• Discard 2 Energy → 280 damage

This makes Twin Cannons a devastating finisher capable of knocking out nearly any opposing Pokémon when fully powered.

Strategy & Gameplay

Blastoise ex excels in:

• Tank-style gameplay with damage reduction
• High burst damage potential through Energy discard
• Water decks that can recycle or accelerate Energy

It rewards careful hand management and Energy planning.

Collectibility & Value

As a Special Art Rare, this card is highly desirable due to:

• Nostalgia surrounding Blastoise as a Kanto starter
• Premium artwork by legendary illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita
• Inclusion in the popular Pokémon Card 151 set
• Strong collector demand for starter Pokémon ex cards

Starter Pokémon ex cards are consistently among the most collected in modern sets.

Why This Card Stands Out

The Blastoise ex 202/165 combines durability, iconic design, and explosive finishing power. Its balance of defense and high-damage potential makes it both a competitive threat and a premium collector piece.

Blastoise ex 202/165 Special Art Rare Pokémon card. Water Stage 2 with Solid Shell damage reduction and Twin Cannons Energy discard attack. Pokémon 151.