Blastoise Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Blastoise

Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base1-2 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$172.85
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $95.07 – $262.04.
▼ 10% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$154.98
Never pay above $164.81
Optimal sell
$187.64
Never sell below $177.29
Buy this card · aim to pay under $164.81
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When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $187.64 · never below $177.29. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Blastoise worth?

Blastoise from Base Set has a fair market value of about $172.85 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Blastoise?

List around $187.64 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $157.85 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Blastoise?

A disciplined buy target is about $154.98 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $164.81.

Where can I buy Blastoise?

Blastoise is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $172.85 and aim to pay under $164.81 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Blastoise?

Blastoise is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $164.81; paying near or below $154.98 keeps a margin of safety versus the $172.85 fair value.

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