Blastoise
Plasma Blast · 16/101 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Plasma BlastNumber
16/101
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Blastoise Worth?
Blastoise (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Plasma Blast, card number 16/101. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Blastoise Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Blastoise (Plasma Blast, 16/101) is worth around $10.87 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.87, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.34. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.87, Lightly Played $7.04, Moderately Played $4.47, Heavily Played $3.44, Damaged $3.34 — 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 $121.32 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $49.99.
Is It Worth Grading Blastoise?
Grading Blastoise can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.87) and a PSA 10 ($121.32) is about $110.45 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $49.99, CGC 10 $135.00, PSA 8 $55.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.73 | $1.73 | $1.73 | 6 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 27 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.69 | $5.69 | $5.69 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $121.32 | $121.32 | $121.32 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $55.99 | $55.99 | $55.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 8 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $5.13 | $5.13 | $5.13 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.34 | $6.55 | $6.55 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.44 | $3.44 | $3.44 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.04 | $8.32 | $8.32 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.47 | $4.47 | $4.47 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.87 | $10.87 | $10.87 | 58 |
Is Blastoise a Good Buy?
Holos like Blastoise are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Blastoise's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
