Blastoise ex – Special Art Rare 202/165 | Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2023

The original Water-type titan — in a breathtaking underwater SAR by a living legend. The Blastoise ex Special Art Rare (SAR) 202/165 from the Japanese Scarlet & Violet expansion Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) features a stunning full-art holofoil illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita — one of the most iconic artists in the entire history of the Pokémon TCG, the creator of the original Base Set Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur cards from 1996.

Arita's return to Blastoise for the 151 SAR is a moment of genuine artistic symmetry — the same artist who defined how the world first saw these Pokémon on a card, now revisiting them in a modern, dynamic full-art underwater composition. The illustration shows Blastoise launching a powerful Water blast as it spins through a shimmering deep-ocean environment, the SAR holofoil treatment transforming the water surface into a living, luminous spectacle in hand.

A Water-type Stage 2 with 330 HP and the Hard Shell Ability — reducing all incoming attack damage by 30 — making it significantly more durable in play. Twin Cannon delivers up to 280 damage by discarding up to 2 basic Water Energy from hand — a devastating all-in attack with a real competitive ceiling.

Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) was released in Japan in June 2023 as a complete tribute to all 151 original Kanto Pokémon.

Card Details:

• Set: Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) – Japanese Scarlet & Violet Expansion 2023
• Card Number: 202/165
• Rarity: Special Art Rare (SAR)
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (ex rule)
• HP: 330
• Ability: Hard Shell (-30 damage received)
• Attack: Twin Cannon (140×, discard up to 2 Water Energy)
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Finish: Full Art Holofoil SAR
• Language: Japanese
• Condition: Near Mint

Why collectors love this card: Mitsuhiro Arita is the artist who literally defined how the world first saw Blastoise on a Pokémon card — his 1996 Base Set Blastoise is one of the most recognisable collectibles in history. The 151 SAR brings him back to the same Pokémon 27 years later in a completely reimagined modern format, creating a card with extraordinary historical resonance for long-time collectors. The SAR holofoil treatment, 330 HP competitive power, and the Mitsuhiro Arita signature make this one of the most significant Blastoise cards ever printed. A cornerstone piece for any Gen I or Pokémon Card 151 collection.

✅ Japanese Exclusive · ✅ Special Art Rare (SAR) · ✅ Mitsuhiro Arita Illustration · ✅ Near Mint

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