Current Prices
Raw
$5,000
PSA 8
$15,000
PSA 9
$40,000
PSA 10
$130,000
Prices updated May 2026. Based on recent eBay sold listings and market data.
Should You Grade This Card?
✅ Yes — potential profit of $124,970 at PSA 10
Raw value: $5,000
PSA 10 value: $130,000
Grading cost: $30
Potential profit at PSA 10: $124,970
Gem rate: 3.5% (98 out of 2,800 graded)
PSA 10 value: $130,000
Grading cost: $30
Potential profit at PSA 10: $124,970
Gem rate: 3.5% (98 out of 2,800 graded)
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About This Card
The 1st Edition Base Set Blastoise is one of the most coveted vintage Pokémon cards. While it trails Charizard in price, a PSA 10 copy is exceptionally rare with under 100 in existence.
Grading Tips for Blastoise
- 1st Edition stamp must be crisp — faded stamps raise authentication concerns
- Shadowless border highlights whitening far more than Unlimited
- The blue holo is extremely prone to surface scratches visible under angled light
Grade Difficulty
hard1st Edition Base Set has notorious centering problems. The shadowless border reveals every flaw and the blue holo surface scratches easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Blastoise worth?
A Blastoise 1st Edition Holo #2/102 from Base Set 1st Edition (1999) is currently worth approximately $5,000 raw, $15,000 in PSA 8, $40,000 in PSA 9, and $130,000 in PSA 10. Prices vary based on condition, centering, and recent sales.
Is it worth grading Blastoise?
Yes — a PSA 10 Blastoise 1st Edition Holo #2/102 is worth $130,000, compared to $5,000 raw. After the $30 grading fee, the potential profit at PSA 10 is $124,970. However, the gem rate is only 3.5%, so use SlabReady to predict the grade before submitting.
What does PSA 10 Blastoise sell for?
A PSA 10 Blastoise 1st Edition Holo #2/102 currently sells for approximately $130,000. There are 98 PSA 10 copies in the population out of 2,800 total graded, giving it a 3.5% gem rate.
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