Blastoise #1
💎 Grail Card🔥 Hot MoveAs card #1 in POP Series 3, Blastoise is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $217.50 ungraded.
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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.
Demand for Blastoise #1 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Blastoise at a glance
- Recent averages: €136.28 (7d), €114.96 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $217.50 (Holofoil).
- Rare rarity.
- POP Series 3, POP series, 2006.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €128.14.
Blastoise price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Blastoise #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $775.00
- Mid
- $1,587.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $175.00
- Mid
- $235.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Blastoise #1
Blastoise is the #1 of 17 card in POP Series 3, a classic-era set released in 2006 as part of the POP series. A Water-type (120 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Holofoil printing sits around $217.50, spanning $775.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 3
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #1 / 17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Wartortle
- Released
- 2006/04/01
Blastoise attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Blastoise #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Smash Turn
After your attack, you may switch Blastoise with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Rocket Tackle
Blastoise does 10 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Blastoise by attacks during your opponent’s next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Blastoise price analysis
What drives the current market value of Blastoise #1.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Holofoil ($217.50), Normal ($125.00).
As a $217.50 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
$217.50 places Blastoise in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €128.14, with an average sold price of €158.99 and a lowest near-mint ask of €60.00.
Blastoise price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €136.28, 18.5% above the 30-day average of €114.96.
The most recent 24-hour average is €158.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €128.14.
Blastoise has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $217.50 to $217.50; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Blastoise?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Blastoise at $217.50 nets roughly $188.38 on eBay, $189.47 on TCGplayer, $206.28 via Cardmarket, $193.49 on Whatnot or $217.50 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $29.12.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Blastoise #1.
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 Blastoise?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Blastoise #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Blastoise #1.
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 $217.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $622.28 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $187.07. You need a graded sale of $263.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $289.57 (112.5% 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.
Blastoise within POP Series 3
By market value Blastoise sits at #1 of 15 in POP Series 3 (set median $38.81).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 100%.
This card sits at the top of the POP Series 3 value table.
What makes Blastoise valuable
- Blastoise is a Water card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Priced at $217.50 with thin supply, Blastoise sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Blastoise comes from the classic era (2006), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Blastoise
- For Blastoise, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Blastoise can realise well above the $775.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Blastoise can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $217.50 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€136.28 and €114.96) to time entries and exits.
Blastoise value questions
How much is Blastoise worth?
Blastoise trades near $217.50 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $775.00–—; Cardmarket shows €128.14.
Will Blastoise hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era POP set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Blastoise rare?
Blastoise is a Rare card from POP Series 3 (POP series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Blastoise have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($217.50), Normal ($125.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Blastoise sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $217.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Blastoise cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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