Dark Blastoise Team Rocket Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Dark Blastoise

Team Rocket · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base5-20 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$126.72
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $69.70 – $228.10.
→ 0% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$102.31
Never pay above $115.74
Optimal sell
$139.77
Never sell below $130.64
Buy this card · aim to pay under $115.74
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 $139.77 · never below $130.64. 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 Dark Blastoise worth?

Dark Blastoise from Team Rocket has a fair market value of about $126.72 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Dark Blastoise?

List around $139.77 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $116.20 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Dark Blastoise?

A disciplined buy target is about $102.31 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $115.74.

Where can I buy Dark Blastoise?

Dark Blastoise is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $126.72 and aim to pay under $115.74 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Dark Blastoise?

Dark Blastoise is trending falling ~24% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $115.74; paying near or below $102.31 keeps a margin of safety versus the $126.72 fair value.

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