Blastoise
Base Set 2 · 002/130 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Number
002/130
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Blastoise Worth?
Blastoise (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Set 2, card number 002/130. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Blastoise Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Blastoise (Base Set 2, 002/130) is worth around $116.40 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $116.40, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $34.85. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $116.40, Lightly Played $77.44, Moderately Played $62.88, Heavily Played $45.10, Damaged $34.85 — 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 $104.86 — about 0.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $350.00.
Is It Worth Grading Blastoise?
Grading Blastoise can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($116.40) and a PSA 10 ($104.86) is about -$11.54 — a 0.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $350.00, CGC 10 $449.41, CGC 9.5 $399.99. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $70.00 | $65.00 | $75.00 | 18 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $136.54 | $136.54 | $136.54 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 4 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $193.69 | $193.69 | $193.69 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $449.41 | $449.41 | $449.41 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $170.00 | $145.00 | $195.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $184.99 | $184.99 | $184.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $263.28 | $250.00 | $276.55 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $399.99 | $399.99 | $399.99 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $114.99 | $114.99 | $114.99 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 1 5 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $104.86 | $104.86 | $104.86 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $139.99 | $139.99 | $139.99 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 18 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $182.26 | $182.26 | $182.26 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $34.85 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 139 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $45.10 | $45.42 | $45.42 | 148 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $77.44 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 203 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $62.88 | $62.88 | $62.88 | 167 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 | 47 |
Is Blastoise a Good Buy?
Holos like Blastoise are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Blastoise's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
