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Dark Blastoise [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$71.56Market Price
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Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Dark Blastoise stands out as the non-holo rare counterpart to the set’s holo Dark Blastoise, giving Team Rocket collectors two chase paths for the same iconic villain-era Blastoise artwork.
Set Lore
The Team Rocket expansion was the fifth main Pokémon TCG set and the one that introduced Dark Pokémon, making Dark Blastoise part of the very first wave of cards to show familiar favorites under Team Rocket’s influence.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the foundational artists of the Pokémon TCG whose work helped define the look of the game’s earliest and most collectible era.
In-Game
Blastoise is Pokédex No. 9 and one of Kanto’s original fully evolved starter Pokémon, so Dark Blastoise carries the extra nostalgia of seeing a first-generation mascot reimagined through Team Rocket’s darker lens.
Cultural Impact
Pokémon’s own retrospective on the Kanto era highlights the Team Rocket expansion’s Dark Pokémon as one of the first major themed twists in the TCG, which helps explain why cards like Dark Blastoise still feel so memorable to vintage collectors.
Card Reference
About Dark Blastoise [1st Edition]
Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 20. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $71.56, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #20
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Blastoise [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] is $71.56. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] from?
Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 20, released in 2000.
Is Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Dark Blastoise [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.