M Blastoise EX #18
From Generations, M Blastoise EX (#18) is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card valued at $30.57 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on M Blastoise EX #18. Sell on your own schedule.
M Blastoise EX at a glance
- No published price history.
- Generations, XY series, 2016.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Trades around $30.57 on TCGplayer.
M Blastoise EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for M Blastoise EX #18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $14.48
- Mid
- $29.99
- High
- —
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Is this M Blastoise EX a good deal?
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About M Blastoise EX #18
Generations placed M Blastoise EX at #18; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2016 within the XY series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 220 HP, printed as MEGA.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $30.57 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $14.48 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Generations
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #18 / 83
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 220
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- MEGA
- Evolves from
- Blastoise-EX
- Released
- 2016/02/22
M Blastoise EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for M Blastoise EX #18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dread Launcher
Flip a coin. If tails, discard 2 Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
M Blastoise EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of M Blastoise EX #18.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $30.57.
A $30.57 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $30.57 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list M Blastoise EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
M Blastoise EX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $30.53–$30.57. The most recent snapshot of $30.57 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling M Blastoise EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $30.57 market translates to a net of about $26.22 (eBay), $26.37 (TCGplayer), $28.69 (Cardmarket), $26.94 (Whatnot) or $30.57 (direct). That $4.35 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for M Blastoise EX #18.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade M Blastoise EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading M Blastoise EX #18 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $30.57 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $26.49 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $76.55 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-3.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
M Blastoise EX within Generations
Within Generations it is the #15 most valuable of 61 tracked cards; the set median is $14.12.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 77%.
The set's top card is Flareon EX (#RC28), valued at $190.64.
What makes M Blastoise EX valuable
- M Blastoise EX is a Water card with 220 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Ultra Rare status puts M Blastoise EX among the scarcer pulls in Generations.
- M Blastoise EX is a modern-era card (2016); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Priced at $30.57 with steady supply, M Blastoise EX sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling M Blastoise EX
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $30.57 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of M Blastoise EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For M Blastoise EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, M Blastoise EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $30.57 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
M Blastoise EX value questions
How much is M Blastoise EX worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $30.57 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $14.48 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will M Blastoise EX hold its value?
As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is M Blastoise EX?
M Blastoise EX is a Ultra Rare card from Generations (XY series, 2016). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of M Blastoise EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($30.57). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell M Blastoise EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $30.57. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of M Blastoise EX?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
Other M Blastoise EX cards
M Blastoise EX appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
