Blastoise & Piplup GX Tag Team Full Art (215/236)

Name: Blastoise & Piplup GX Tag Team Full Art (215/236)
Brand: boaz
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Full Art Pokémon trading card Blastoise & Piplup GX from Cosmic Eclipse set, showing holographic texture.

Sold· Jun 2026

Estimated value

$45 - $65

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Type

Museum Object

BLASTOISE & PIPLUP GX TAG TEAM FULL ART (215/236): IDENTIFICATION

A Full Art Tag Team Pokémon trading card featuring the characters Blastoise and Piplup. The card displays standard 'GX' mechanics including the 'Splash Maker' ability and 'Bubble Launcher GX' attack. The card face exhibits a textured holographic finish across the entire surface, which is characteristic of Ultra Rare prints from this specific era. The set symbol at the bottom left indicates the 'Sun & Moon: Cosmic Eclipse' expansion.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Dipplin - Twilight Masquerade (Special Illustration Rare) [170/167], Dratini - Sun & Moon (Common) [SM01-094/149], Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in November 2019 as part of the 'Cosmic Eclipse' expansion, this card represents the final main series set of the Sun & Moon era. Tag Team cards were first introduced in late 2018 under the 'Team Up' set, and they fundamentally altered gameplay by featuring two Pokémon on a single card with significantly higher HP and more powerful attacks, though they also yielded three Prize cards upon being Knocked Out. The Sun & Moon block concluded with set 236 in this expansion before transitioning to the Sword & Shield era.

COLLECTOR INTEL

Akira Komayama, the illustrator, has contributed artwork to over 700 individual cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game since the HeartGold & SoulSilver era in 2010.

SCARCITY

Uncommon70-80%

CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Rarity 5/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 76 trading cards items at rarity 5 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Limited production
Named makers
Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

Holographic texture patterns on the card face are consistent with authentic 2019 Full Art prints
Font weight and kerning match documented genuine Cosmic Eclipse examples
Set symbols and numbering alignment are typified by standard production runs

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Cabinet of Curiosities Generalist

Interdisciplinary Investigator

The identification is solid based on clearly visible set numbers and authentic holographic texture patterns seen in high-end cards from this era.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Textured holographic fingerprinting visible across the card surface
2Set code 215/236 identifying the specific Secret Rare slot in the Cosmic Eclipse set
3Card border thickness and color consistency with official silver GX framing
4Correct artist credit to Akira Komayama

UNCERTAINTIES

•Slight front-facing vertical centering offset (bottom border is noticeably thicker than top)

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Compare the holographic pattern under a loupe to ensure it follows the artwork's contours (diagnostic of authenticity)
→Examine the card edge for the 'black layer' sandwich typical of genuine card stock
→Take a photo of the card back to assess centering and corner wear on the blue side

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 8-9 (Near Mint-Mint)

Grading breakdown

The card is well-preserved with no visible whitening on the edges, though the bottom-heavy front centering likely prevents a Gem Mint 10 grade based on PSA standards.

Condition

Visual inspection shows sharp corners and clean edges. The centering on the front appears slightly bottom-heavy with a thicker silver border at the base compared to the top. No surface micro-scratches are visible in the holographic sheen.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$45 - $65

Updated: Jun 3, 2026

Who buys this

Dedicated Pokémon TCG collectors focusing on the Sun & Moon era and fans of the 'Gen 1' starter Blastoise.

What increases value

•High condition grade (Mint)
•Popularity of the character Blastoise
•Increasing scarcity as Cosmic Eclipse boxes become harder to find (Sotheby's and Heritage have seen rising interest in sealed era product).

What lowers value

•Centering issues on the front could discourage high-end 'slab' collectors
•Surface scratches that are not visible in the current photo

What makes top-tier examples

•Perfect 50/50 centering on front and back
•Absence of 'whitening' on the back edges
•Dense, crisp holographic texturing

Grade & condition

Centering, surface integrity, edge wear, and corner sharpness.

Rarity & demand

UncommonHigh demandSells quickly

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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

User stated 'Mint' condition - visual evidence showing sharp edges and lack of wear supports a high-grade assessment
User stated 'England/English' - card text is in English, consistent with Western market distribution

What Conflicted

User stated 'Origin: England' - while the card is in English, all English-language Pokémon cards are primary manufactured in the USA by The Pokémon Company International