Dark Blastoise Team Rocket Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Dark Blastoise

Team Rocket · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base5-3 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$376.73
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $207.20 – $612.34.
▼ 8% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$332.91
Never pay above $357.01
Optimal sell
$411.62
Never sell below $387.20
Buy this card · aim to pay under $357.01
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $411.62 · never below $387.20. 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
High value — use a sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer, tracked, with signature confirmation.
Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Dark Blastoise worth?

Dark Blastoise from Team Rocket has a fair market value of about $376.73 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Dark Blastoise?

List around $411.62 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $342.71 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Dark Blastoise?

A disciplined buy target is about $332.91 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $357.01.

Where can I buy Dark Blastoise?

Dark Blastoise is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $376.73 and aim to pay under $357.01 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Dark Blastoise?

Dark Blastoise is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $357.01; paying near or below $332.91 keeps a margin of safety versus the $376.73 fair value.

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