2016 POKEMON JAPANESE EXPANSION 20TH ANNIVERSARY #022 M BLASTOISE EX PSA 10
2016 POKEMON JAPANESE EXPANSION 20TH ANNIVERSARY #022 M BLASTOISE EX PSA 10
Price: $225.00
Mega Blastoise EX from the Japanese 20th Anniversary set, ultra rare, slabbed PSA 10. This one’s card number 022 out of 087, a hefty Water-type powerhouse that evolves from the regular Blastoise EX.
That artwork nails it with Blastoise mega-evolved, cannons blasting full force against a stormy backdrop. The pose has this intense, ready-to-unleash vibe, like it’s about to flood the battlefield. Colors pop with deep blues and whites, giving it that classic turtle tank feel.
On the text side, it’s a Mega Evolution Pokémon with 220 HP. No Ability here, but the attack is Hydro Bombard—costs three Water and one Colorless, deals 120 to the Active, plus 30 each to two of your opponent’s Benched. Solid for spreading damage in a pinch, especially if you’re running a water deck that needs some bench pressure.
This set dropped in 2016 to celebrate Pokémon’s big 20-year milestone, pulling from the early generations with a nod to the original Base Set vibes. What stands out about this printing? It’s Japanese exclusive in that anniversary pack, with holo patterns that echo the old-school foils but cranked up for modern play. Mega evos were still hot then, and Blastoise as a fan-favorite starter got this beefy upgrade, making it a callback to the Kanto roots while fitting into XY-era mechanics. Not the most broken card competitively, but it saw some table time in expanded formats where energy acceleration could ramp it up quick.
Slab-wise, PSA 10 means pristine all around—edges sharp as a Squirtle’s shell, no whitening, surface clean without a scratch. Centering’s likely spot-on, maybe 55/45 or better, boosting that eye appeal with the mega form front and center. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this card around 80 last I checked, not flooded but not impossible to chase if you’re patient.
I’d keep this one on the shelf next to my other Kanto megas, just for that nostalgic hit every time I glance over.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: M Blastoise EX
– Set: Japanese Expansion 20th Anniversary
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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