Blastoise 2 – Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holofoil

Blastoise 2/102 – Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holofoil

Own one of the most iconic Pokémon Trading Card Game collectibles ever released with Blastoise 2/102 Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holofoil. Printed in 1999 as part of the original English Base Set, this card represents the very first print run of the Pokémon TCG outside Japan and remains one of the hobby’s most recognizable grail cards.

Alongside Charizard and Venusaur, Blastoise completed the trio of original fully evolved Kanto starter Pokémon featured as holographic rares in Base Set. The 1st Edition Shadowless printing is the rarest English version of the card, identifiable by the Edition 1 stamp and the absence of the shadow around the artwork box. Collectors consider it one of the premier investments in vintage Pokémon collecting. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Card Details

• Pokémon: Blastoise
• Card Number: 2/102
• Set: Base Set
• Edition: 1st Edition Shadowless
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Type: Water
• HP: 100
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Wartortle
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
• Release Year: 1999

Card Abilities

• Pokémon Power – Rain Dance
• Hydro Pump
• 100 HP Water-type Stage 2 Pokémon

Blastoise’s famous Rain Dance Pokémon Power revolutionized early competitive play by allowing unlimited Water Energy attachments during a turn, making it one of the strongest decks of the original Pokémon TCG era. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Why Collect the 1st Edition Shadowless Blastoise?

• One of the original 1999 Base Set holo cards
• Rare 1st Edition Shadowless printing
• One of the three original starter evolution holofoils
• Highly sought after by PSA, CGC and BGS collectors
• Blue-chip vintage Pokémon collectible
• Strong historical significance
• Iconic Ken Sugimori artwork
• Excellent long-term collector appeal

Historical Significance

The English Base Set introduced Pokémon cards to millions of collectors worldwide and laid the foundation for the global Pokémon TCG hobby. The first print run consisted of 1st Edition Shadowless cards, followed by non-1st Edition Shadowless cards and later Unlimited printings with a shadow around the artwork. With the exception of Machamp, authentic English Base Set 1st Edition cards are always shadowless, making this variant especially desirable among serious collectors. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Condition

Unless otherwise stated, this card is sold in the listed condition. Every vintage Pokémon card is carefully inspected for authenticity before dispatch and packaged in a penny sleeve, semi-rigid holder or top loader with protective shipping materials to help preserve its condition.

Perfect For

• Vintage Pokémon collectors
• Base Set master collections
• Blastoise collectors
• PSA & CGC grading submissions
• Long-term Pokémon investors
• Museum-quality displays
• Wizards of the Coast collectors

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RarePokeCollect specializes in authentic Pokémon Trading Card Game collectibles. Every vintage card is carefully inspected for authenticity and packaged to collector standards, ensuring confidence whether you’re expanding a personal collection or investing in one of Pokémon’s most historic releases.

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Official Resources

Learn more about the original Base Set and Blastoise through these trusted resources.

• Official Pokémon Website
• Official Pokémon Trading Card Game
• Bulbapedia – Blastoise (Base Set)
• PSA Card Grading
• CGC Cards

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