Blastoise is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 100 HP. It features artwork by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Base set, released in the vintage era of 1999.…
Set: Base
Number: 2/102
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Blastoise Pokémon Card
Blastoise is a Water-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Base set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 2/102 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles.”.
Blastoise Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Blastoise
Card number: 2/102
Set: Base
Series: Base
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Water
HP: 100
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: January 9, 1999
National Pokédex number: 9
Why Collect the Blastoise Pokémon Card?
Blastoise is a solid addition to the Base set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Blastoise Pokémon Card
Blastoise was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Blastoise Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Blastoise is about
30. Recent listings range from roughly
60 (low) to $9,999 (high), with a mid-point near
25. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Base set has a median card value near .72 and an average near 0.62, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +104% over the last 7 days and +112% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Base set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Blastoise Pokémon Card
Whether Blastoise is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 60,865 copies of this card, of which 527 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Blastoise Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Blastoise are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 60,865 copies to date.
Other Printings of Blastoise
Blastoise appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 4 (around $568), Plasma Storm 137 (around $465) and POP Series 3 1 (around 18).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Blastoise Pokémon Card
The Blastoise pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Base set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Base set. Its current aggregated market price is about 30; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Blastoise card from?
Blastoise is from the Base set (Base series), numbered 2/102 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Blastoise card?
Blastoise is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Blastoise 2/102 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
30, within a recent range of roughly
60 to $9,999. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Blastoise card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 60,865 copies so far, with about 0.9% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Blastoise?
PSA has graded 60,865 copies, of which 527 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.9%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Blastoise card?
Rare Holo cards like Blastoise are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Base set released?
The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.
Are there other printings of Blastoise?
Yes. Blastoise appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
