| Set | Team Rocket |
| Card number | 3 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Apr 2000 |
Dark Blastoise #3 Value (Team Rocket)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Among Team Rocket holos, Dark Blastoise #3 stands as one of the expansion's most valuable cards, ranking just behind the set leader in the supplied data. The 2000 Rare Holo pairs a major original-generation Pokémon with Mitsuhiro Arita artwork and the darker evolution theme that distinguishes Team Rocket.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $184.68 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €520.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €109.76 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €207.59 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 335 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $94.30 |
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What sets the price of Dark Blastoise #3
Dark Blastoise #3 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Team Rocket, the Base era (2000). It ranks as number 3 by price out of 166 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. The PSA 10 premium is only about $-90.38 over raw, so grading rarely leaves much profit after fees and shipping. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($184.68 to $184.68). The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $416.91 | 2 |
| ACE | 8 | $167.10 | 5 |
| ACE | 7 | $120.30 | 5 |
| BGS | 9 | $181.04 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $479.96 | 4 |
| CGC | 10 | $895.86 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $534.53 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $201.57 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $335.95 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $94.30 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $1,209 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $456.14 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $159.99 | 5 |
| SGC | 10 | $1,972 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Dark Blastoise price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €520.00 | $184.68 |
| Oct 2026 | €562.26 | $184.68 |
| Sep 2026 | €389.20 | $176.06 |
| Aug 2026 | €186.59 | $175.55 |
| Jul 2026 | €180.17 | $183.23 |
| Jun 2026 | €184.00 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dark Blastoise #3 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $184.68, a PSA 10 sells for around $94.30 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €520.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Dark Blastoise #3 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Dark Blastoise #3 sells for about $94.30 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $184.68 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Dark Blastoise #3 rare?
Dark Blastoise #3 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 3 by price among the 166 cards in Team Rocket. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Dark Blastoise #3 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $184.68.
Is Dark Blastoise #3 worth grading?
Usually not. A PSA 10 only adds about $-90.38 over raw, which leaves little after grading fees, shipping and the risk of a lower grade.
How do I check which printing of Dark Blastoise I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (3) 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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