Dark Blastoise
Team Rocket · 3 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
系列
Team Rocket编号
3
稀有度
Holo Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
5,875
Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
About Dark Blastoise
Dark Blastoise is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Team Rocket, numbered 3 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, Dark Blastoise is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Dark Blastoise Price Analysis
The current market price for Dark Blastoise from Team Rocket is $90.15 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $129.99 to a high of $8,000. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $1,500 — approximately 16.6x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -59.5% 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 (5,875+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Dark Blastoise
Professional grading is available for Dark Blastoise and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 7, BGS 7 5, BGS 8, BGS 8 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 6, CGC 7 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 | $600.00 | $280.00 | $780.00 | 305 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $750.00 | $184.99 | $345.00 | 210 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 7 | $400.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 7 5 | $487.50 | $499.99 | $499.99 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 | $580.00 | $300.00 | $580.00 | 210 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $885.00 | $790.00 | $980.00 | 215 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $2,250 | $2,000 | $2,500 | 230 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 6 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 7 5 | $599.99 | $599.99 | $599.99 | 27 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $900.00 | $255.00 | $1,000 | 210 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 7 | $309.00 | $145.00 | $320.00 | 305 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 5 | $275.99 | $275.99 | $275.99 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $252.48 | $129.99 | $8,000 | 2,575 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $90.15 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $1,099 | $435.00 | $20,000 | 620 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $1,500 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $357.48 | $355.00 | $1,500 | 505 |
Is Dark Blastoise a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Dark 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.
