Blastoise Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Blastoise

Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base1-2 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$181.00
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $113.53 – $251.47.
▼ 10% · 49d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$160.12
Never pay above $171.60
Optimal sell
$194.13
Never sell below $184.94
≈ $163.49 in hand after fees & shipping

These are marketplace prices — what a card trades at between collectors on eBay, TCGplayer or Cardmarket. A local shop buying for cash pays well under this, and that isn't a bad offer: they carry the rent, the staff and the risk of stock that may sit for a year. Store credit usually beats their cash price.

Buy this card · aim to pay under $171.60
Buy this card on TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
Penny sleevesToploaders

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $194.13 · never below $184.94. 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.
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 $181.00 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Blastoise?

List around $194.13 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $163.49 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Blastoise?

A disciplined buy target is about $160.12 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $171.60.

Where can I buy Blastoise?

Blastoise is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $181.00 and aim to pay under $171.60 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Blastoise?

Blastoise is trending falling ~12% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $171.60; paying near or below $160.12 keeps a margin of safety versus the $181.00 fair value.

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