1999 Pokemon PSA 10 Blastoise Holo Base Set Unlimited Gem Mint 10 #2
1999 Pokemon PSA 10 Blastoise Holo Base Set Unlimited Gem Mint 10 #2
1999 Pokemon PSA 10 Blastoise Holo Base Set Unlimited Gem Mint 10 #2
Price: $13,500.00
Blastoise Holo from the Base Set Unlimited, sitting pretty in a PSA 10 slab. This one’s the classic #2/102, the water-type powerhouse that rounds out the starter evolutions.
That artwork? Blastoise is straight-up blasting water cannons from its shell, looking ready to flood the battlefield. The holo foil catches the light just right, making those streams pop against the blue background.
On the card text, it’s a Stage 2 Water Pokémon with 100 HP. No Ability here, but that Hydro Pump attack does 40 plus 10 more for each Water Energy attached, up to a cap. Solid for early game setups, and the Pokémon Power? Wait, actually, it’s got Rain Dance, letting you attach extra Water Energy to your bench each turn. Game-changer back in the day.
Base Set Unlimited dropped in 1999, right after the initial Shadowless run. What makes this printing stand out is the wider availability compared to the 1st Edition or Shadowless versions, but it still captures that raw nostalgia from the TCG’s explosion in the West. Unlimited cards have those corrected borders and text fixes, making them a staple for collectors who want the essence without the ultra-rare chase. It’s from the era when Pokémon was everywhere—kids trading at recess, tournaments popping up. This Blastoise embodies the Venusaur-Charizard-Blastoise trio that defined the Base Set meta, with water decks holding their own against fire and grass.
Slab-wise, PSA 10 means gem mint perfection: edges sharp as a Squirtle’s shell, corners pristine, surface flawless with no print lines or whitening. Centering is likely dead-on, giving it that balanced eye appeal that makes you stare. Pop report? Last check shows around 1,287 in PSA 10, which isn’t flooding the market but keeps it attainable for serious collectors.
I’d keep this one on the shelf next to my Wartortle evos, just to watch the progression glow under the lights.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Blastoise Holo #2
– Set: Base Set Unlimited
– Rarity: Rare Holo
– Condition: PSA 10
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