| Set | Team Rocket |
| Card number | 20 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Apr 2000 |
Dark Blastoise #20 Value (Team Rocket)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Dark Blastoise from Base Team Rocket is a rare Pokémon card with artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. Released in April 2000, it showcases a shadowy version of the iconic Blastoise. Holding 13th place in set value, it remains sought after among dark Pokémon cards.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $37.16 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €85.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €31.31 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €27.63 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 439 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $856.29 |
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Why Dark Blastoise #20 is priced where it is
Dark Blastoise #20 is a Rare Pokémon card from Team Rocket, the Base era (2000). It ranks as number 19 by price out of 166 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 23x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($37.16 to $37.16). The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $96.55 | 4 |
| ACE | 8 | $50.58 | 2 |
| ACE | 7 | $52.68 | 3 |
| BGS | 9 | $119.78 | 2 |
| CGC | 10 | $289.99 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $111.98 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $35.95 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $856.29 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $151.49 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $77.27 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $71.67 | 5 |
| SGC | 10 | $892.12 | 1 |
| SGC | 7 | $155.61 | 2 |
| TAG | 9 | $240.18 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Dark Blastoise price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €85.00 | $37.16 |
| Oct 2026 | €81.93 | $37.16 |
| Sep 2026 | €62.38 | $37.16 |
| Aug 2026 | €32.15 | $36.87 |
| Jul 2026 | €35.90 | $35.64 |
| Jun 2026 | €34.00 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dark Blastoise #20 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $37.16, a PSA 10 sells for around $856.29 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €85.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Dark Blastoise #20 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Dark Blastoise #20 sells for about $856.29 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $37.16 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Dark Blastoise #20 rare?
Dark Blastoise #20 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 19 by price among the 166 cards in Team Rocket. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Dark Blastoise #20 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $37.16.
Is Dark Blastoise #20 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 23.0x raw ($819.13 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 Dark Blastoise I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (20) 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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