| Set | XY Black Star Promos |
| Card number | XY30 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 180 |
| Artist | Eske Yoshinob |
| Released | Oct 2013 |
Blastoise-EX #XY30 Value (XY Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Blastoise-EX came out as a promo in October 2013 within the XY Black Star Promo series, featuring Eske Yoshinob’s distinctive artwork. This promo card presents a powerful water-type Pokémon in EX form and ranks mid to low in overall set value.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $8.32 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €10.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €12.91 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €9.87 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 111 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $270.26 |
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Blastoise-EX #XY30: rarity, grading and trend
Blastoise-EX #XY30 is a Promo Pokémon card from XY Black Star Promos, the XY era (2013). It ranks as number 158 by price out of 256 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 32x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -4.4%, from $8.70 to $8.32. The illustration is by Eske Yoshinob.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $270.26 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $41.05 | 3 |
| PSA | 8 | $22.57 | 2 |
| PSA | 7 | $15.49 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Blastoise-EX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €10.00 | $8.32 |
| Oct 2026 | €10.00 | $8.50 |
| Sep 2026 | €10.00 | $9.03 |
| Aug 2026 | €10.00 | $9.40 |
| Jul 2026 | €10.00 | $7.72 |
| Jun 2026 | €10.00 | $4.98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blastoise-EX #XY30 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.32, a PSA 10 sells for around $270.26 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €10.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Blastoise-EX #XY30 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Blastoise-EX #XY30 sells for about $270.26 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $8.32 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Blastoise-EX #XY30 rare?
Blastoise-EX #XY30 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 158 by price among the 256 cards in XY Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Blastoise-EX #XY30 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -4.4% to about $8.32. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Blastoise-EX #XY30 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 32.5x raw ($261.94 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-EX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (XY30) 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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