Blastoise EX #29
📉 Dip AlertBlastoise EX is card #29 from XY, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $11.53 for its Holofoil printing.
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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 Blastoise EX #29. Sell on your own schedule.
Blastoise EX at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- Live market value $11.53 for the Holofoil print.
- From XY (XY), released 2014.
- No published price history.
Blastoise EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Blastoise EX #29.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.99
- Mid
- $10.34
- High
- —
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Is this Blastoise EX a good deal?
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About Blastoise EX #29
Printed as #29 in XY, Blastoise EX belongs to the XY series and dates to 2014. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 180 HP, printed as Basic, EX.
Eske Yoshinob illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $11.53, with listings from $4.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- XY
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #29 / 146
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic, EX
- Released
- 2014/02/05
Blastoise EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Blastoise EX #29 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rapid Spin
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Then, your opponent switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Splash Bomb
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Blastoise EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Blastoise EX #29.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $11.53.
In the $11.53 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $11.53 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Blastoise EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
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.
Blastoise EX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $11.53 to $11.65; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 1% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 1%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 Blastoise EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Blastoise EX at $11.53 nets roughly $9.70 on eBay, $9.76 on TCGplayer, $10.60 via Cardmarket, $9.97 on Whatnot or $11.53 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.83.
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
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Should you grade Blastoise EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Blastoise EX #29 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 $11.53 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $57.51 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.9% 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 EX within XY
Blastoise EX ranks #15 of 22 tracked XY cards by market value, against a set median of $14.56.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 36%.
The set's top card is Blastoise EX (#142), valued at $174.86.
What makes Blastoise EX valuable
- Eske Yoshinob illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Blastoise EX is a modern-era card (2014); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Its Water typing means Blastoise EX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Blastoise EX
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Blastoise EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Blastoise EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $11.53 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Blastoise EX can realise well above the $4.99 low end.
- Bulk lots of Blastoise EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Blastoise EX value questions
What is Blastoise EX #29 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $11.53 (low $4.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Blastoise EX?
The card is steady on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Blastoise EX rare?
Blastoise EX is a Ultra Rare card from XY (XY series, 2014). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Blastoise EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($11.53). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Blastoise EX sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.53. 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 EX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Eske Yoshinob also matters to collector demand.
Other Blastoise EX cards
Blastoise EX appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
