Blastoise Expedition Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Blastoise

Expedition Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:ecard1-37 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$194.18
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $123.31 – $286.63.
▲ 34% · 34d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$178.59
Never pay above $187.17
Optimal sell
$218.58
Never sell below $201.50
Buy this card · aim to pay under $187.17
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $218.58 · never below $201.50. 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 Expedition Base Set has a fair market value of about $194.18 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Blastoise?

List around $218.58 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $174.76 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Blastoise?

A disciplined buy target is about $178.59 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $187.17.

Where can I buy Blastoise?

Blastoise is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $194.18 and aim to pay under $187.17 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Blastoise?

Blastoise is trending rising ~15% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $187.17; paying near or below $178.59 keeps a margin of safety versus the $194.18 fair value.

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