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With a formidable appearance and a loyal fan base, Blastoise remains a staple in Pokmon lore, appearing in various games, anime episodes, and trading card sets since its introduction

Rarity by Era: What to Look For Base Set Era (1999-2000) Holos are the chase cards 1st Edition stamps multiply value Shadowless prints are valuable e-Card Era (2002-2003) Crystal types are rare and valuable Reverse holos have unique patterns Often overlooked by collectors EX Era (2003-2007) Gold Stars are the holy grail ex Pokemon were the ultra rares Many undervalued compared to vintage Diamond & Pearl through Black & White (2007-2013) Lv.X and Prime cards Secret rares introduced Full arts debut near the end XY through Sun & Moon (2013-2019) Full Arts become standard Rainbow Rares introduced GX and Tag Team cards Sword & Shield (2020-2023) VMAX and VSTAR mechanics Alternate Arts become chase cards Trainer Gallery subsets Scarlet & Violet (2023-present) Pokemon ex (lowercase) returns Special Art Rares / Illustration Rares Current peak of art quality Quick Summary Circle = Common (usually worthless) Diamond = Uncommon (still low value) Star = Rare (baseline for potential value) Holo patterns = Worth more than non-holo Gold cards, Special Art Rares, Full Arts = Check prices immediately Vintage holos and Gold Stars = Potentially very valuable Rarity gets you in the door, but Pokemon popularity and condition determine the final price

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But Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated Base Set Charizard, not Sugimori