# Protostoise - putting the puzzle pieces together **URL:** \ **Category:** Articles\ **Tags:** blastoise, article, prototype, wotc\ **Created:** [December 6, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956 "2020-12-06T16:11:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![simensim1](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/simensim1/32/1253_2.png) [@simensim1](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/simensim1)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 10:57am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/21 "2020-12-07T10:57:43Z")
Superb work! Might be the best article ever made on E4. Such a great read! ---
**Author:** ![alessio92it](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/alessio92it/32/1127_2.png) [@alessio92it](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/alessio92it)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 12:22pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/22 "2020-12-07T12:22:22Z")
amazing work @quuador … I’m stunned by the quality of your research. ---
**Author:** ![Quuador](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/quuador/32/237215_2.png) [@Quuador](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Quuador)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 12:39pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/23 "2020-12-07T12:39:16Z")
> [@alessio92it](#): > > amazing work @Quuador … I’m stunned by the quality of your research. It’s not really my research in this case tbh. It’s primarily Tavis King research. I ‘simply’ compiled it into one clear timeline overview based on his videos. But thanks regardless. 😊 Greetz, Quuador ---
**Author:** ![pikachutcg](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/pikachutcg/32/253974_2.png) [@pikachutcg](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pikachutcg)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/24 "2020-12-07T13:04:58Z")
Fantastic article @quuador , Very well put together with tons of information as always! Don’t really have any knowledge in MTG myself and the article helped out with that too, Protostoise has a very interesting history that’s for sure! What a way to end 2020 😁 ---
**Author:** ![traineramy](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/traineramy/32/132565_2.png) [@traineramy](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/traineramy)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/25 "2020-12-07T15:47:48Z")
[https://instagram.com/p/CIgIU1lF2Jt](https://instagram.com/p/CIgIU1lF2Jt) [www.cgccomics.com/news/article/8744/pokemon-test-print-blastoise/](https://www.cgccomics.com/news/article/8744/pokemon-test-print-blastoise/) ---
**Author:** ![Quuador](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/quuador/32/237215_2.png) [@Quuador](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Quuador)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/26 "2020-12-07T15:50:59Z")
@pokecollectoramy Yeah, just saw it on Discord a minute ago. I will be adding some of CGC’s information to the article when I have some time. 😊 Greetz, Quuador ---
**Author:** ![traineramy](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/traineramy/32/132565_2.png) [@traineramy](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/traineramy)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/27 "2020-12-07T15:52:07Z")
> [@Quuador](#): > > @traineramy Yeah, just say it on Discord a minute ago. I will be adding some of CGC’s information to the article when I have some time. 😊 > > Greetz, > Quuador Incredible article btw! Didn’t mean to overshadow it at all if I did by posting ---
**Author:** ![chrispy](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/chrispy/32/254275_2.png) [@chrispy](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/chrispy)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/28 "2020-12-07T16:19:05Z")
> [@muk](#): > > > [@chrispy](#): > > > > Subscribed. > > Didn’t we all agree on to not quote the giant OP? No, I only subscribed @quuador. I ignored the rest of the thread. ---
**Author:** ![cedar](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/cedar/32/1443_2.png) [@cedar](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/cedar)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/29 "2020-12-07T16:39:51Z")
> [@traineramy](#): > > [CGC Cards on Instagram: "CGC Trading Cards has authenticated and graded four Test Print Blastoise cards! These were among the first English Pokémon cards ever made! Learn more: bit.do/testprints #CGC #CGCComics #CGCCards #CGCTradingCards #TCG #Pokémon #Pokemon #PokémonTCG #PokemonCollector #PokemonCards #PokemonTCG #CardGrading #Blastoise #Prototype #Protostoise #Rare"](https://instagram.com/p/CIgIU1lF2Jt) > > [www.cgccomics.com/news/article/8744/pokemon-test-print-blastoise/](https://www.cgccomics.com/news/article/8744/pokemon-test-print-blastoise/) CGC consistently putting in work to appease the OG collectors. @quuador thanks for the post ---
**Author:** ![Quuador](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/quuador/32/237215_2.png) [@Quuador](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Quuador)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/30 "2020-12-07T17:04:34Z")
I’ve updated the main post to include some additional information and pictures from [the CGC article](https://www.cgccomics.com/news/article/8744/pokemon-test-print-blastoise/), of course crediting them. This also includes a fifth Protostoise copy that features the Galaxy Holofoil we are familiar with in released Pokémon Base Set cards, which was used as test print later along the line, and also lacks the MTG back (it has a solid white back instead). Greetz, Quuador ---
**Author:** ![bazaaretw](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/bazaaretw/32/1309_2.png) [@bazaaretw](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/bazaaretw)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/31 "2020-12-07T17:24:42Z")
Awesome job putting all this together. I’m still here and happy to answer any questions about mine. ---
**Author:** ![gemmintpokemon](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/gemmintpokemon/32/364_2.png) [@gemmintpokemon](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/gemmintpokemon)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/32 "2020-12-07T17:30:33Z")
@quuador, Thanks for the superb article man. You’re a great asset to the community. CGC continues to impress with their pro collector decisions. This was a great article to read. ---
**Author:** ![patfromqueens](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/patfromqueens/32/244_2.png) [@patfromqueens](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/patfromqueens)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/33 "2020-12-07T18:02:45Z")
Wildly impressive read. Written out perfectly. Thank you kind sir for the knowledge and breakdown. Also, good on CGC for stepping into landmine territory and having the balls to grade them. Another notch in their belt. ---
**Author:** ![doublefelix921](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/doublefelix921/32/469_2.png) [@doublefelix921](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/doublefelix921)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/34 "2020-12-07T18:28:16Z")
Very thorough research and nice contribution to pokemon history! ---
**Author:** ![waynesworld](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/waynesworld/32/1306_2.png) [@waynesworld](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/waynesworld)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/35 "2020-12-07T18:34:30Z")
CGC mentions in the comment section of their IG post that there may be one available for auction in January. Man, as a Blastoise collector I would love to have this card. But I would assume that there would be tons of interests between Blastoise collectors, test print/errors and most likely the MTG community as well. ---
**Author:** ![bazaaretw](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/bazaaretw/32/1309_2.png) [@bazaaretw](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/bazaaretw)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/36 "2020-12-07T18:47:16Z")
> [@waynesworld](#): > > CGC mentions in the comment section of their IG post that there may be one available for auction in January. Man, as a Blastoise collector I would love to have this card. But I would assume that there would be tons of interests between Blastoise collectors, test print/errors and most likely the MTG community as well. The White Backed one, should go up with Heritage in January. ---
**Author:** ![kpod](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/kpod/32/1132_2.png) [@kpod](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/kpod)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/37 "2020-12-07T19:27:00Z")
> [@bazaaretw](#): > > Awesome job putting all this together. > > I’m still here and happy to answer any questions about mine. Is yours one of the 4 copies encased? If not, any plans on getting it certified and graded? ---
**Author:** ![EnlightenedBulbasaur](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/enlightenedbulbasaur/32/536_2.png) [@EnlightenedBulbasaur](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/EnlightenedBulbasaur)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/38 "2020-12-07T19:30:50Z")
The one. The only. The Quuador. ---
**Author:** ![professorstephen](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/professorstephen/32/31373_2.png) [@professorstephen](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/professorstephen)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/39 "2020-12-07T19:33:59Z")
Excited to see these authenticated at last 😊 One has just been listed one on Facebook if anyone is interested [facebook.com/groups/VCpokemart/permalink/1448765885298558/](https://facebook.com/groups/VCpokemart/permalink/1448765885298558/) ---
**Author:** ![0ean](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/0ean/32/172996_2.png) [@0ean](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/0ean)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956/40 "2020-12-07T19:35:03Z")
So how much is this card worth? \* In before people say as much as someone wants to pay for it. What do people estimate it’s worth at? IMO Its worth will be lower than Charizard 1st ed. As that’s the iconic card. Perhaps it’ll be priced like a Trophy Pikachu? [Previous page](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956.md?page=1) [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956.md?page=3)