Pokémon Blastoise EX Full Art XY Black Star Promo XY122 Holo PSA 5 2016
Pokémon Blastoise EX Full Art XY Black Star Promo XY122 Holo PSA 5 2016
Pokémon Blastoise EX Full Art XY Black Star Promo XY122 Holo PSA 5 2016
Price: $134.99
Blastoise-EX Full Art from the XY Black Star Promos, marked as XY122, hits as a holo promo rarity, and we’re looking at it in a raw condition that lines up with what PSA might call a 5—some visible play but still solid for a collector’s shelf. This one’s got that massive turtle cannon vibe, with Blastoise blasting water jets in a dynamic full-art spread that fills the card edge to edge.
The artwork pops with deep blues and whites crashing around, and the holo catches light like crazy, giving it a watery shimmer when you tilt it just right. On the text side, it’s a Basic Water-type EX with 180 HP. No Ability here, but attacks include Splash Bomb for 120 damage with a flip to confuse, and Hydro Press dealing 100 while attaching a Water Energy from discard to one of your benched Pokémon. Weakness to Lightning times two, retreat cost of three—classic setup for building around evolutions or energy acceleration.
This promo dropped in 2016 as part of the Mega Blastoise EX Premium Collection, tying into the XY era’s focus on mega evos and big basics. Raw copies from these black star runs often show up with decent print quality, but watch for common quirks like slight off-centering on the borders or minor foil bubbling in the holo layer, especially if it’s been handled a bit. The card stock feels thick and sturdy, typical for promos meant to withstand some shuffling.
Diving into raw condition details, corners show minor rounding from light use, nothing too sharp or dinged up. Edges have a touch of whitening along the sides, like it’s seen a few decks but not abused. Surface-wise, there are some faint scratches across the foil, visible under bright light, and the holo flash dims a tad in spots but still reflects nicely overall. Centering sits around 60/40 top-bottom, pretty standard for these prints without being perfect.
Finding one like this reminds you why we dig through boxes at locals—sleeve it quick or send it to grading, your call.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Blastoise EX Full Art XY122
– Set: XY Black Star Promo
– Rarity: Holo Promo
– Condition: Excellent (PSA 5 equivalent)
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