Blastoise (Japanese)
s8a-P: Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition · 003/025 · Common
Current Prices
Number
003/025
Rarity
Common
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 s8a-P: Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition set, card number 003/025. 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) (s8a-P: Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition, 003/025) is worth around $43.92 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $43.92, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $41.69. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $168.50 — about 3.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $55.00.
Is It Worth Grading Blastoise (Japanese)?
Grading Blastoise (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($43.92) and a PSA 10 ($168.50) is about $124.58 — a 3.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $55.00, CGC 10 $42.00, CGC 9.5 $53.00. 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 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 14 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 | 27 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $44.44 | $44.44 | $44.44 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $19.64 | $19.64 | $19.64 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 26 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $161.49 | $161.49 | $161.49 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $41.69 | $41.69 | $41.69 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $43.92 | $43.92 | $43.92 | 23 |
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.
