Blastoise Pokémon card #137
Secret RarePokémon
Plasma Storm·Black & White series·#137

Blastoise #137

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From Plasma Storm, Blastoise (#137) is a Secret Rare Pokémon card valued at $476.97 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$476.97
Cardmarket (EUR)
€708.30
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 126.6%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Blastoise #137 today, you'd net about
$476.97after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $476.97Cardmarket $452.77Whatnot $424.68TCGplayer $415.86eBay $413.47

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 126.6%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Blastoise #137 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Blastoise at a glance

  • Rarity: Secret Rare.
  • Cardmarket trend price €708.30.
  • Short-term trend 126.6% (7d vs 30d).
  • Set: Plasma Storm (Black & White, 2013).
  • Trades around $476.97 on TCGplayer.
Market prices

Blastoise price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Blastoise #137.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$476.97
TCGplayer market
Low
$499.99
Mid
$999.99
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€708.30
Avg sold
€731.28
Lowest NM
€34.00
7-day avg
€938.41
30-day avg
€414.05

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

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Live market value$476.97
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Overview

About Blastoise #137

Printed as #137 in Plasma Storm, Blastoise belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2013. A Water-type (140 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Ayaka Yoshida illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $476.97, with listings from $499.99 to —.

Card facts

Set
Plasma Storm
Series
Black & White
Number
#137 / 135
Rarity
Secret Rare
Illustrator
Ayaka Yoshida
HP
140
Type
Water
Subtype
Stage 2
Evolves from
Wartortle
Released
2013/02/06
Card text

Blastoise attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Blastoise #137 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

Deluge

As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Water Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.

ColorlessColorlessColorlessColorless

Hydro Pump

60

Does 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Battle stats

Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Ability
Deluge
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Blastoise price analysis

What drives the current market value of Blastoise #137.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $476.97.

$476.97 places Blastoise in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.

$476.97 places Blastoise in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.

Cardmarket values Blastoise at a trend of €708.30, an average sold price of €731.28 and a near-mint floor of €34.00.

Price trend

Blastoise price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $500.00▼ 4.6% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $476.97

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €938.41 against a 30-day average of €414.05 (+126.6%).

Latest daily average €350.00 against a trend price of €708.30.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Blastoise, with a recorded low of $476.97 and high of $500.00; current value is at 0% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 2.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 4.6%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€350.00
7-day avg€938.41
30-day avg€414.05
Trend price€708.30

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $23.03 (-4.6%)New recorded low
All-time high
$500.00
All-time low
$476.97
Off all-time high
-4.6%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-4.6%
Max drawdown
-4.6%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
2.2%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$476.97
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $476.97high $500.00

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Blastoise?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $476.97 market translates to a net of about $413.47 (eBay), $415.86 (TCGplayer), $452.77 (Cardmarket), $424.68 (Whatnot) or $476.97 (direct). That $63.50 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

As a secret rare card, Blastoise sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Blastoise #137.

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Best net payout$476.97
Spread across platforms$63.50
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$63.5013.3%$413.47Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$61.1112.8%$415.86Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$24.205.1%$452.77Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$476.97Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$52.2911.0%$424.68Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Blastoise?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Blastoise #137 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Blastoise #137.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $476.97 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $1,619.86 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $540.96. You need a graded sale of $522.94 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $783.49 (151.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$414.96
Net as PSA 9
$955.92
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$2,034.82
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$522.94
Expected value
$1,198.45
Expected profit
$783.49
151.6% ROI

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.

Set context

Blastoise within Plasma Storm

By market value Blastoise sits at #3 of 61 in Plasma Storm (set median $9.92).

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 97%.

The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.

Rank in set
#3
of 61 tracked
Set median
$9.92
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Black & White
Full Plasma Storm report →
Value drivers

What makes Blastoise valuable

  • Blastoise is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
  • Secret Rare status puts Blastoise among the scarcer pulls in Plasma Storm.
  • The Ayaka Yoshida artwork gives Blastoise appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Its Water typing means Blastoise has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Priced at $476.97 with rarely listed, Blastoise sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Blastoise

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $476.97 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Blastoise has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Bulk lots of Blastoise can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • For Blastoise, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Plasma Storm was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
FAQ

Blastoise value questions

What is Blastoise #137 worth?

Blastoise trades near $476.97 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $499.99–—; Cardmarket shows €708.30.

Is Blastoise a good investment?

The card is rising on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

Is Blastoise rare?

Blastoise is a Secret Rare card from Plasma Storm (Black & White series, 2013). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Which versions of Blastoise are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($476.97). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Blastoise?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $476.97. 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 Blastoise?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ayaka Yoshida also matters to collector demand.

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