{"product_id":"blastoise-ex-special-art-rare-202-165-pokemon-card-151-sv2a-japanese-pokemon-card-2023","title":"Blastoise ex – Special Art Rare 202\/165 | Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe original Water-type titan — in a breathtaking underwater SAR by a living legend. The \u003cstrong\u003eBlastoise ex Special Art Rare (SAR) 202\/165\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Japanese Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet expansion \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon Card 151 (SV2a)\u003c\/strong\u003e features a stunning full-art holofoil illustration by \u003cstrong\u003eMitsuhiro Arita\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eArita'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA Water-type Stage 2 with \u003cstrong\u003e330 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eHard Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e Ability — reducing all incoming attack damage by 30 — making it significantly more durable in play. \u003cstrong\u003eTwin Cannon\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers up to \u003cstrong\u003e280 damage\u003c\/strong\u003e by discarding up to 2 basic Water Energy from hand — a devastating all-in attack with a real competitive ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePokémon Card 151 (SV2a) was released in Japan in June 2023 as a complete tribute to all 151 original Kanto Pokémon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSet: Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) – Japanese Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet Expansion 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCard Number: 202\/165\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRarity: Special Art Rare (SAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStage: Stage 2 (ex rule)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHP: 330\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAbility: Hard Shell (-30 damage received)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAttack: Twin Cannon (140×, discard up to 2 Water Energy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIllustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Full Art Holofoil SAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLanguage: Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Near Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy collectors love this card:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e✅ Japanese Exclusive · ✅ Special Art Rare (SAR) · ✅ Mitsuhiro Arita Illustration · ✅ Near Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e📦 Shipped securely from Switzerland | snyffer.ch – Your Swiss Pokémon TCG Store\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Snyffer Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57538300379518,"sku":null,"price":149.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2008\/1790\/files\/Blastoise_EX_sv2a_202_SAR.png?v=1781202818","url":"https:\/\/snyffer.ch\/products\/blastoise-ex-special-art-rare-202-165-pokemon-card-151-sv2a-japanese-pokemon-card-2023","provider":"Snyffer Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}