| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 2 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 100 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Blastoise #2 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Among the defining holos of the 1999 Base Set, Blastoise pairs Ken Sugimori artwork with the Rain Dance Pokémon Power and Hydro Pump. As card number 2, it represents the Water type member of the original final evolution trio. Rare Holo status, early set recognition, and a price rank just behind Charizard place it firmly among the set's major cards.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $196.32 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $250.72 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €910.85 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €635.22 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 23 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $107.84 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Blastoise #2: rarity, grading and trend
Blastoise #2 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). The PSA 10 premium is only about $-88.48 over raw, so grading rarely leaves much profit after fees and shipping. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($192.26 to $196.32). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 8 | $272.18 | 2 |
| BGS | 10 | $2,607 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $955.46 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $260.61 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $72.30 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $394.99 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $271.11 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $107.84 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $937.57 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $307.14 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $243.99 | 5 |
| TAG | 9 | $524.00 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Blastoise price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | - | $196.32 |
| Sep 2026 | - | $193.97 |
| Aug 2026 | - | $192.17 |
| Jul 2026 | €313.54 | $175.23 |
| Jun 2026 | €142.11 | $156.82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blastoise #2 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $196.32, a PSA 10 sells for around $107.84 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Blastoise #2 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Blastoise #2 sells for about $107.84 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $196.32 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Blastoise #2 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $196.32.
Is Blastoise #2 worth grading?
Usually not. A PSA 10 only adds about $-88.48 over raw, which leaves little after grading fees, shipping and the risk of a lower grade.
How do I check which printing of Blastoise I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (2) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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