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Blastoise [Stage Error] - Pokemon Base Set #2

Pokemon Base Set•#2
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$215.00Market Price
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Blastoise [Stage Error] Card Facts & History

5 facts about this card

Card History

This famous Base Set Blastoise is one of the hobby’s best-known error cards because early copies were printed without the word “Stage” above the evolution box, creating the legendary “Stage Error” variation collectors chase.

Set Lore

Blastoise sits at the heart of Pokémon TCG history, since Base Set was the very first main expansion and its English booster packs were led by iconic pack art featuring Blastoise alongside Charizard and Venusaur.

Artist

The artwork on this card is by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, giving the card a direct visual link back to the franchise’s earliest official art style.

In-Game

Blastoise was one of the original final starter evolutions from Pokémon Red and Blue and served as the mascot of Pokémon Blue, which helps explain why this Base Set holo has always felt like a flagship card to collectors.

Card History

Its Rain Dance Pokémon Power became one of the defining engines of early competitive play, turning Base Set Blastoise into more than a mascot card—it was also a deck-building centerpiece in the game’s first era.

Card Reference

About Blastoise [Stage Error] (Pokemon Base Set #2)

Blastoise [Stage Error] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 2. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $215.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.

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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $198.71 to $293.25, with a median of $215.00.

Card details

Set
Pokemon Base Set
Card Number
#2
Release Year
1999
Language
English
Era
Wizards of the Coast

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current market price of Blastoise [Stage Error] from Pokemon Base Set #2?

The current market price of Blastoise [Stage Error] is $215.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.

What set is Blastoise [Stage Error] from?

Blastoise [Stage Error] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 2, released in 1999.

Is Blastoise [Stage Error] worth grading?

Whether Blastoise [Stage Error] 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 [Stage Error]?

You can buy or sell Blastoise [Stage Error] 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 700 PSA graded copies tracked.

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