Blastoise
Plasma Storm · 137/135 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
Plasma StormNumber
137/135
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Blastoise Worth?
Blastoise (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in Plasma Storm, card number 137/135. 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 (Plasma Storm, 137/135) is worth around $453.08 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $453.08, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $120.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $453.08, Lightly Played $253.99, Moderately Played $187.97, Heavily Played $134.98, Damaged $120.00 — 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 $4,000 — about 8.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $697.66.
Is It Worth Grading Blastoise?
Grading Blastoise can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($453.08) and a PSA 10 ($4,000) is about $3,547 — a 8.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $697.66, PSA 8 $300.00. 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 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $299.98 | $299.98 | $299.98 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $610.00 | $610.00 | $610.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $270.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $392.00 | $392.00 | $392.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $697.66 | $697.66 | $697.66 | 27 |
| ebay | SGC 2 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $134.98 | $134.98 | $134.98 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $253.99 | $253.99 | $253.99 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $187.97 | $187.97 | $187.97 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $453.08 | $429.94 | $429.94 | 7 |
Is Blastoise a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Blastoise are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. 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.
