Blastoise
Base Set · 2 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Colección
Base SetNúmero
2
Rareza
Holo Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
845
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Blastoise
Blastoise is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Base Set, numbered 2 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. With a mid-range market value, Blastoise is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Blastoise Price Analysis
The current market price for Blastoise from Base Set is $87.06 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $117.00 to a high of $1,100. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $65,000 — approximately 746.6x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -14.2% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (845+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Blastoise
Professional grading is available for Blastoise and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 6, BGS 6 5, BGS 7, BGS 7 5, BGS 8, BGS 8 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 5 | $899.00 | $350.00 | $2,500 | 34 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $87.06 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 7 5 | $699.98 | $249.95 | $1,500 | 25 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $2,500 | $700.00 | $3,996 | 43 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 | $250.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 6 | $199.95 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $530.00 | $450.00 | $599.99 | 29 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 7 | $259.99 | $250.00 | $499.95 | 65 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $475.00 | $117.00 | $1,100 | 270 |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 8 | $560.00 | $479.99 | $640.00 | 16 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $400.00 | $370.00 | $2,000 | 60 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 6 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 6 5 | $699.00 | $699.00 | $699.00 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 7 | $349.94 | $349.94 | $349.94 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 | $370.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $900.00 | $799.00 | $1,000 | 45 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 7 | $169.99 | $169.99 | $169.99 | 11 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 7 5 | $229.99 | $229.99 | $229.99 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 | $399.99 | $399.99 | $399.99 | 17 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $483.33 | $399.99 | $650.00 | 32 |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 7 5 | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 8 5 | $725.00 | $600.00 | $850.00 | 14 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 6 5 | $999.00 | $999.00 | $999.00 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 7 5 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | MTG 7 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | MTG 8 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 6 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 7 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 8 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 2 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 5 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 5 | $1,858 | $1,225 | $2,490 | 15 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $899.50 | $325.00 | $800.00 | 60 |
Is Blastoise a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Blastoise are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. 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. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
