Blastoise (Japanese)
Pokemon TCG Classic: Blastoise · 003/032 · None
Current Prices
Number
003/032
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Blastoise (Japanese) Worth?
Blastoise (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Pokemon TCG Classic: Blastoise set, card number 003/032. 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) (Pokemon TCG Classic: Blastoise, 003/032) is worth around $44.38 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $44.38, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $40.54. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $100.00 — about 2.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $50.00.
Is It Worth Grading Blastoise (Japanese)?
Grading Blastoise (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($44.38) and a PSA 10 ($100.00) is about $55.62 — a 2.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $50.00, CGC 10 $38.00, CGC 9.5 $39.99. 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 | NEAR MINT | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 14 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.65 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 52 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 23 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $40.54 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $44.38 | $44.38 | $44.38 | 98 |
Is Blastoise (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Blastoise (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter 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.
