What is the most valuable Blastoise card?

Blastoise from Base is currently the most valuable Blastoise printing, with a market price of $1,300.00. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

How much does it cost to crack the top 10 Blastoise cards?

As of today, the 10th most valuable Blastoise card is Blastoise δ from Crystal Guardians at $259.03. Anything below that price isn't currently in the top 10.

Are Blastoise cards a good investment?

Blastoise is one of the most consistently demanded names in the Pokemon TCG, and at least one Blastoise printing currently trades at $1,300.00. That said, the vast majority of Blastoise printings are common pulls — concentration matters. The chase printings (alternate arts, full arts, secret rares, first edition holos) hold value better than reprints and common rarities. Check the condition guide and the PSA vs CGC vs BGS comparison before grading.

Which Blastoise printing is the rarest?

Rarity is set-specific — alternate-art, full-art, secret-rare, and first-edition printings are typically the rarest within any given set. The top printing on this page (Blastoise from Base) is currently the rarest by market signal. The market price column above is the best proxy for live scarcity.

When was the first Blastoise Pokemon card released?

The earliest Blastoise printing on this list released in 1999. Blastoise has appeared in dozens of TCG sets since.

Should I grade my Blastoise card?

Grading only makes sense when the raw card already trades above the grading fee (typically $20–$30 per card with PSA's standard tier) and you genuinely expect a PSA 9 or 10. With the top Blastoise card on this page at $1,300.00, grading clearly pays off for chase printings — but not for common reprints. See our PSA vs CGC vs BGS guide for the best grader by card type.

Live rankingsUpdated May 16, 2026

Most valuable Blastoise cards.

Every Blastoise Pokemon TCG printing ranked by live market price. Pricing pulls daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket — vintage holos, ex-era chase cards, modern alternate arts and secret rares all in one list. Tap any card for the full price ladder and recent sold listings.

#1 Blastoise right now

Blastoise

$1,300.00

Combined top-46 value

46 Blastoise cards across 28 sets

$8,440.31

The short answer

The most valuable Blastoise Pokemon card currently indexed by live market data is Blastoise from Base, trading at $1,300.00. The top 46 Blastoise printings range from $2.41 up to that figure, with 28 different Pokemon TCG sets represented. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket. Graded values (PSA, CGC, BGS) sit on each card's detail page.

1
Blastoise
Base · #2/102 · Rare Holo
$1,300.00
2
Dark Blastoise
Legendary Collection · #4/110 · Rare Holo
$999.99
3
Blastoise
Crystal Guardians · #14/100 · Rare
$899.95
4
Blastoise ex
FireRed & LeafGreen · #104/112 · Rare Holo EX
$575.22
5
Blastoise
Expedition Base Set · #4/165 · Rare Holo
$499.95
6
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Cosmic Eclipse · #215/236 · Rare Ultra
$473.34
7
Blastoise
Plasma Storm · #137/135 · Rare Secret
$464.98
8
Dark Blastoise
Team Rocket · #3/82 · Rare Holo
$455.66
9
Blastoise-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY122 · Promo
$286.97
10
Blastoise δ
Crystal Guardians · #2/100 · Rare Holo
$259.03
11
Blastoise
POP Series 3 · #1/17 · Rare
$217.50
12
Blastoise
Expedition Base Set · #36/165 · Rare
$165.00
13
Blastoise
Expedition Base Set · #37/165 · Rare
$157.87
14
Blastoise-EX
XY · #142/146 · Rare Ultra
$156.99
15
Blastoise
Base Set 2 · #2/130 · Rare Holo
$150.15
16
Blastoise ex
151 · #200/165 · Special Illustration Rare
$139.95
17
Blastoise
HS—Unleashed · #13/95 · Rare
$137.19
18
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Cosmic Eclipse · #253/236 · Rare Rainbow
$132.44
19
Blastoise-GX
Unbroken Bonds · #218/214 · Rare Rainbow
$110.13
20
Blastoise
Secret Wonders · #2/132 · Rare Holo
$95.24
21
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Cosmic Eclipse · #214/236 · Rare Ultra
$92.34
22
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Cosmic Eclipse · #38/236 · Rare Holo GX
$80.62
23
Dark Blastoise
Team Rocket · #20/82 · Rare
$71.54
24
M Blastoise-EX
Evolutions · #102/108 · Rare Ultra
$65.31
25
Blastoise
Platinum · #2/127 · Rare Holo
$54.77
26
Blastoise
Pokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise · #003/034
$46.54
27
Blastoise VMAX
SWSH Black Star Promos · Promo
$37.99
28
Blastoise
Boundaries Crossed · #31/149 · Rare Holo
$33.21
29
M Blastoise-EX
XY · #30/146 · Rare Holo EX
$32.33
30
M Blastoise-EX
Generations · #18/83 · Rare Holo EX
$31.21
31
Blastoise
Team Up · #25/181 · Rare
$27.23
32
Blastoise
Plasma Blast · #16/101 · Rare Holo
$22.31
33
Blastoise-GX
SM Black Star Promos · #SM189 · Promo
$22.11
34
M Blastoise-EX
Evolutions · #22/108 · Rare Holo EX
$20.90
35
Blastoise ex
151 · #184/165 · Ultra Rare
$20.06
36
Blastoise-GX
Unbroken Bonds · #35/214 · Rare Holo GX
$17.93
37
Blastoise-EX
Generations · #17/83 · Rare Holo EX
$16.10
38
Blastoise
Celebrations: Classic Collection · Classic Collection
$13.75
39
Blastoise-EX
XY · #29/146 · Rare Holo EX
$11.08
40
Radiant Blastoise
Pokémon GO · #018/078 · Radiant Rare
$11.05
41
Blastoise-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY30 · Promo
$10.90
42
Blastoise V
SWSH Black Star Promos · Promo
$8.02
43
Blastoise-EX
Evolutions · #21/108 · Rare Holo EX
$7.52
44
Blastoise
Pokémon GO · #017/078 · Rare Holo
$2.86
45
Blastoise ex
Stellar Crown · #030/142 · Double Rare
$2.67
46
Blastoise ex
151 · #009/165 · Double Rare
$2.41

Top Blastoise picks at a glance

The 12 most valuable Blastoise cards, rendered larger.

Rare Holo

Blastoise

Base · #2/102

View details$1,300.00

Rare Holo

Dark Blastoise

Legendary Collection · #4/110

View details$999.99

Rare

Blastoise

Crystal Guardians · #14/100

View details$899.95

Rare Holo EX

Blastoise ex

FireRed & LeafGreen · #104/112

View details$575.22

Rare Holo

Blastoise

Expedition Base Set · #4/165

View details$499.95

Rare Ultra

Blastoise & Piplup-GX

Cosmic Eclipse · #215/236

View details$473.34

Rare Secret

Blastoise

Plasma Storm · #137/135

XY Black Star Promos · #XY122

View details$286.97

Rare Holo

Blastoise δ

Crystal Guardians · #2/100

Expedition Base Set · #36/165

View details$165.00

Sets featured in this Blastoise ranking

Every set that contributed a top Blastoise printing. Browse the full lineup of any set for more chase candidates.

Notable Blastoise cards not shown

Trophy promos, Pokemon World Championships staff cards, prerelease giveaways, and certain extremely-limited Japanese exclusives are not indexed in our pricing catalog and don't appear in the ranking above. For pricing on those, check Heritage Auctions, PWCC, and Goldin Auctions — they typically transact through curated auction sales rather than the live retail market.

Most valuable Blastoise cards — frequently asked

Quick answers pulled live from the rankings above.

What is the most valuable Blastoise card?: Blastoise from Base is currently the most valuable Blastoise printing, with a market price of $1,300.00. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
How much does it cost to crack the top 10 Blastoise cards?: As of today, the 10th most valuable Blastoise card is Blastoise δ from Crystal Guardians at $259.03. Anything below that price isn't currently in the top 10.
Are Blastoise cards a good investment?: Blastoise is one of the most consistently demanded names in the Pokemon TCG, and at least one Blastoise printing currently trades at $1,300.00. That said, the vast majority of Blastoise printings are common pulls — concentration matters. The chase printings (alternate arts, full arts, secret rares, first edition holos) hold value better than reprints and common rarities. Check the condition guide and the PSA vs CGC vs BGS comparison before grading.
Which Blastoise printing is the rarest?: Rarity is set-specific — alternate-art, full-art, secret-rare, and first-edition printings are typically the rarest within any given set. The top printing on this page (Blastoise from Base) is currently the rarest by market signal. The market price column above is the best proxy for live scarcity.
When was the first Blastoise Pokemon card released?: The earliest Blastoise printing on this list released in 1999. Blastoise has appeared in dozens of TCG sets since.
Should I grade my Blastoise card?: Grading only makes sense when the raw card already trades above the grading fee (typically $20–$30 per card with PSA's standard tier) and you genuinely expect a PSA 9 or 10. With the top Blastoise card on this page at $1,300.00, grading clearly pays off for chase printings — but not for common reprints. See our PSA vs CGC vs BGS guide for the best grader by card type.

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