In the 2023 Pokémon TCG Pokémon Mew set, this Blastoise ex is a Secret Rare “Special Illustration Rare” card (#200/165). The underwater artwork by veteran illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita shows Blastoise with its water cannons aimed forward, accented by a shimmering rainbow-holo foil pattern. As a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 330 HP and the Solid Shell ability, this trading card is both powerful in battle and a nostalgic nod to classic first-generation Pokémon. Collectors prize this foil Blastoise ex for its rarity, striking art, and direct connection to the early Pokémon TCG legacy.