Blastoise (Japanese)
Base Expansion Pack · 076/128 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
076/128
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Blastoise (Japanese) Worth?
Blastoise (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Base Expansion Pack set, card number 076/128. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Blastoise (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Blastoise (Japanese) (Base Expansion Pack, 076/128) is worth around $42.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $42.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $33.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $42.99, Lightly Played $29.99, Damaged $33.99 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $599.00 — about 14x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $149.99.
Is It Worth Grading Blastoise (Japanese)?
Grading Blastoise (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($42.99) and a PSA 10 ($599.00) is about $556.01 — a 14x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $149.99, CGC 10 $129.00, CGC 9.5 $160.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $33.99 | $33.99 | $33.99 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $42.99 | $42.99 | $42.99 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $599.00 | $599.00 | $599.00 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
Is Blastoise (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Blastoise (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Blastoise (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
