Blastoise ex - 200/165 - SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 (MEW)
The original Kanto starter — in its most premium modern form. Blastoise ex #200/165 is the Special Illustration Rare (SIR) from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 (SV151), illustrated by the legendary Mitsuhiro Arita — the same artist behind the iconic Base Set Blastoise. Having Arita return to paint Blastoise for the definitive Kanto nostalgia set is exactly the kind of full-circle moment collectors hold onto.
SV151 is no ordinary modern set. It is the first time all 151 original Pokémon have appeared together in a single TCG set since the early Wizards of the Coast era — and market prices have reflected that staying power ever since release. As a Stage 2 Water-type ex with 330 HP, Blastoise ex carries the Solid Shell Ability (reducing all incoming attack damage by 30) and the devastating Twin Cannons attack dealing up to 280 damage for two Basic Water Energy — a genuine competitive and collector powerhouse in one card.
- Card: Blastoise ex — 200/165 | Special Illustration Rare (SIR)
- Set: Scarlet & Violet 151 (SV151 / MEW)
- Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP / Stage: 330 HP / Stage 2 Water-type
- Raw NM market comp: ~$145 (up ~9% over the past 30 days per Sports Card Investor)
SV151 has avoided the typical post-release price crash that plagues modern sets — sustained collector demand from returning hobbyists and new buyers alike keeps key SIRs elevated well above comparable modern releases. Blastoise ex SIR is one of the three Blastoise ex variants in the set, and as the chase premium print of an original Kanto starter, demand stays consistent. Raw Near Mint copies, PSA 8s, and PSA 9/10 slabs are all actively traded — this is a card that grades and holds.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
