Blastoise
Base Set · 002/102 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
002/102
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, card number 002/102. 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, 002/102) is worth around $182.42 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $182.42, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $48.76. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $182.42, Lightly Played $136.88, Moderately Played $87.27, Heavily Played $57.37, Damaged $48.76 — 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 $6,403 — about 35x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $968.05.
Is It Worth Grading Blastoise?
Grading Blastoise can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($182.42) and a PSA 10 ($6,403) is about $6,221 — a 35x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $968.05, CGC 10 $1,400, CGC 9.5 $360.00. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $69.62 | $69.62 | $69.62 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $91.06 | $82.12 | $100.00 | 20 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $139.99 | $139.99 | $139.99 | 11 |
| ebay | ACE 4 | $81.34 | $81.34 | $81.34 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 2 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 4 | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $1,684 | $1,684 | $1,684 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $362.87 | $362.87 | $362.87 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $690.00 | $690.00 | $690.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | 38 |
| ebay | CGC 2 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 2 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $475.00 | $475.00 | $475.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $257.51 | $257.51 | $257.51 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 52 |
| ebay | PSA 1 5 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $6,403 | $6,403 | $6,403 | 48 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 2 5 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 49 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 51 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $105.00 | $100.00 | $110.00 | 57 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $149.95 | 52 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 67 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 52 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $349.95 | $349.95 | $349.95 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $968.05 | $800.00 | $1,136 | 47 |
| ebay | SGC 3 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 4 5 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 5 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $48.76 | $39.97 | $55.55 | 508 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $57.37 | $49.99 | $69.99 | 484 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $136.88 | $121.33 | $163.11 | 399 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $87.27 | $81.99 | $117.03 | 523 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $182.42 | $182.42 | $182.42 | 126 |
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.
