Blastoise
POP Series 3 · 001/017 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
POP Series 3Number
001/017
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
44
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Blastoise
Blastoise is a Rare card that stands out in the POP Series 3 set, numbered 001/017 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Blastoise Price Analysis
Market pricing data for Blastoise from POP Series 3 is currently limited. Check back soon for updated values. A PSA 10 graded version is currently valued at $1,525. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $100.00. The card has seen a -56.9% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. Trading activity for this specific card is limited, so prices may fluctuate more between individual sales.
Grading Blastoise
Professional grading is available for Blastoise and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 9, PSA 1, PSA 10, PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $84.01 | $84.01 | $84.01 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 4 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $75.00 | $174.10 | $174.10 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,525 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $79.00 | $234.55 | $234.55 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $100.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $60.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $57.50 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
Is Blastoise a Good Investment?
Blastoise carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
