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Blastoise
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$228.33Market Price
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Blastoise Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
Base Set Blastoise hits harder for longtime fans because Blastoise was the face of Pokémon Blue, making this holo feel like the card version of one of the franchise’s original box mascots.
Card History
This card’s Rain Dance Pokémon Power became one of the defining engines of early competitive Pokémon TCG, turning Base Set Blastoise into the centerpiece of one of the game’s most famous vintage archetypes.
Artist
The artwork is by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives this card extra historical weight as a direct visual link to the franchise’s earliest era.
Set Lore
Blastoise was so iconic to the English launch of the TCG that the English Base Set booster packs themselves were sold with Blastoise pack art alongside Charizard and Venusaur.
Cultural Impact
Few cards carry more hobby mythology than Base Set Blastoise, because Blastoise was also used in an early English proof-of-concept card created to help show Pokémon’s trading card potential outside Japan.
Card Reference
About Blastoise
Blastoise is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 2. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $228.33, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 3 listings currently for sale.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #2
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Blastoise?
The current market price of Blastoise is $228.33. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Blastoise from?
Blastoise is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 2, released in 1999.
Is Blastoise worth grading?
Whether 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 Blastoise?
You can buy or sell 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.
Approximately 45,000 PSA graded copies tracked.