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Blastoise (Japanese) Pokemon card from SM9: Tag Bolt

Blastoise (Japanese)

SM9: Tag Bolt · 023/095 · Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $3.95
Low $3.95
High $3.95
PSA 10 $65.00
PSA 9 $7.00
30-Day Trend +0.0%

Number

023/095

Rarity

Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

What Is Blastoise (Japanese) Worth?

Blastoise (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM9: Tag Bolt set, card number 023/095. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Blastoise (Japanese) (SM9: Tag Bolt, 023/095) is worth around $3.95 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.95, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $3.64. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $65.00 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $7.00.

Is It Worth Grading Blastoise (Japanese)?

Grading Blastoise (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.95) and a PSA 10 ($65.00) is about $61.05 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $7.00, CGC 10 $28.95, CGC 9.5 $19.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$1.98
ebayNEAR MINT$3.49
ebayBGS 9 5$15.50
ebayCGC 10$28.95
ebayCGC 7$18.98
ebayCGC 8 5$16.50
ebayCGC 9$4.25
ebayCGC 9 5$19.99
ebayPGS 9$14.46
ebayPSA 10$65.00
ebayPSA 9$7.00
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$3.64
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$3.95

Is Blastoise (Japanese) a Good Buy?

Blastoise (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.

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