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Dark Blastoise
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$145.99Market Price
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Dark Blastoise Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Dark Blastoise’s Legendary Collection printing is a reissue of the original Team Rocket holo, linking this card to one of the earliest villain-themed Pokémon TCG concepts in English.
Card History
Its Hydrocannon attack is especially collectible trivia because Bulbapedia notes it references Hydro Cannon before that move properly appeared in the main-series games, giving the card a neat bit of TCG-first history.
Artist
Dark Blastoise was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most iconic early Pokémon TCG artists, which adds extra appeal for collectors who chase foundational Wizards of the Coast-era artwork.
In-Game
Bulbapedia records that Dark Blastoise also appeared in the Japan-exclusive Pokémon Trading Card Game 2 set lineup, giving the card a crossover connection to the Game Boy-era digital TCG world.
Cultural Impact
The very idea of a 'Dark' Blastoise captures the late-90s Team Rocket era, when the TCG leaned into corrupted and villain-owned versions of fan-favorite Pokémon to make familiar stars feel dangerous and rebellious.
Card Reference
About Dark Blastoise
Dark Blastoise is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Legendary Collection set, card number 4. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $145.99, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 5 listings currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Legendary Collection
- Card Number
- #4
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Blastoise?
The current market price of Dark Blastoise is $145.99. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Blastoise from?
Dark Blastoise is from the Pokemon Legendary Collection set, card number 4, released in 2002.
Is Dark Blastoise worth grading?
Whether Dark Blastoise 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?
You can buy or sell Dark Blastoise 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.