Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) 142/146 XY Holo

Price: $60.00

Blastoise EX, the full art version numbered 142 out of 146 from the XY set, comes as a holo rare in raw, ungraded condition. This one’s a beefy Water-type Basic Pokémon EX with 180 HP, making it a solid pick for decks that need some tanky presence. Its Ability is Deluge, letting you attach as many Water Energy as you want from your hand to your Pokémon once per turn—handy for powering up fast. Attacks include Hydro Pump at 40 plus 20 more for each Water Energy attached, up to a cap, and then Splash Bomb dishing out 120 damage but with a coin flip that might slap 30 back on itself if tails. The full art spreads across the card, showing Blastoise blasting water cannons in a dynamic pose against a stormy backdrop, and that holo foil really pops when you tilt it under light, giving off these wavy reflections like ocean waves.

Back in 2014 when the XY set dropped, it kicked off the XY era with a bang, introducing Mega Evolutions and shifting from the Black & White style. Prints from this set often have quirks in raw form—centering can be off, especially on the full arts where the borders are slim and any shift shows up quick. The card stock feels a bit thicker than older sets, but it’s prone to edge wear if not handled right, and sometimes you’ll spot minor whitening on the backs from factory handling. For raw copies like this, check those corners first; they tend to stay sharp if stored well, but edges might have faint silvering from shuffling or just age. The surface usually holds up decent, with the holo layer adding that extra flash without too much scratching unless it’s been played hard. Centering-wise, aim for something balanced, maybe 60/40 at worst, since perfect 50/50 is rare in these early XY pulls. And don’t overlook the illustrator credit—it’s 5ban Graphics, who nailed that intense, watery vibe.

I’ve seen collectors debate sleeving these right away to preserve the holo snap, or just letting them chill in a binder for easy flips. Sleeve it quick or send it to grading—your call.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) 142/146 XY Holo
– Set: XY
– Rarity: Holo Rare EX
– Condition: Raw Ungraded

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