M Blastoise EX
XY Base Set · 30/146 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY Base SetNumber
30/146
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is M Blastoise EX Worth?
M Blastoise EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY Base Set, card number 30/146. 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.
M Blastoise EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, M Blastoise EX (XY Base Set, 30/146) is worth around $26.43 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $26.43, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.41. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $26.43, Lightly Played $20.16, Moderately Played $14.04, Heavily Played $11.26, Damaged $8.41 — 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 $85.00 — about 3.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $34.91.
Is It Worth Grading M Blastoise EX?
Grading M Blastoise EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($26.43) and a PSA 10 ($85.00) is about $58.57 — a 3.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $34.91. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $23.74 | $23.74 | $23.74 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $34.91 | $34.91 | $34.91 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.41 | $8.41 | $8.41 | 53 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.26 | $11.26 | $11.26 | 55 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.16 | $19.99 | $26.05 | 139 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $14.04 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 102 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $26.43 | $26.50 | $26.76 | 132 |
Is M Blastoise EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, M Blastoise EX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck M Blastoise EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
