Blastoise Base Set 2 Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Blastoise

Base Set 2 · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base4-2 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$161.07
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $107.80 – $233.78.
▲ 28% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$149.05
Never pay above $155.66
Optimal sell
$183.01
Never sell below $167.65
Buy this card · aim to pay under $155.66
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.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $183.01 · never below $167.65. 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.
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Common questions
How much is Blastoise worth?

Blastoise from Base Set 2 has a fair market value of about $161.07 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Blastoise?

List around $183.01 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $153.82 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Blastoise?

A disciplined buy target is about $149.05 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $155.66.

Where can I buy Blastoise?

Blastoise is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $161.07 and aim to pay under $155.66 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Blastoise?

Blastoise is trending rising ~19% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $155.66; paying near or below $149.05 keeps a margin of safety versus the $161.07 fair value.

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