| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Card number | 36 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 100 |
| Artist | Hiromichi Sugiyama |
| Released | Sep 2002 |
Blastoise #36 Value (Expedition Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Positioned at #36, this Blastoise is the Hiromichi Sugiyama version among Expedition Base Set’s regular rares. Its 2002 release places a Kanto starter evolution inside the e-Card design language, with the characteristic broad lower border surrounding the artwork. Price ranking shows notable demand, though its top-grade spread is comparatively restrained.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $70.40 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €20.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €12.39 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €18.46 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 170 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $320.00 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Blastoise #36 is priced where it is
Blastoise #36 is a Rare Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set, the E-Card era (2002). It ranks as number 57 by price out of 165 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.5x raw, roughly $249.60 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price fell -50%, from $140.16 to $70.40. The illustration is by Hiromichi Sugiyama.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS | 9 | $223.43 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $548.80 | 2 |
| CGC | 9 | $246.00 | 4 |
| CGC | 8 | $62.28 | 3 |
| PSA | 10 | $320.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $167.64 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $115.06 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $205.17 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Blastoise price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €20.00 | $70.40 |
| Oct 2026 | €20.00 | $83.80 |
| Sep 2026 | €20.00 | $140.57 |
| Aug 2026 | €22.58 | $141.03 |
| Jul 2026 | €30.83 | $94.10 |
| Jun 2026 | €20.00 | $38.63 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blastoise #36 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $70.40, a PSA 10 sells for around $320.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €20.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Blastoise #36 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Blastoise #36 sells for about $320.00 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $70.40 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Blastoise #36 rare?
Blastoise #36 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 57 by price among the 165 cards in Expedition Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Blastoise #36 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -50% to about $70.40. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Blastoise #36 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.5x raw ($249.60 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Blastoise I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (36) 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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