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Blastoise
Base Set · 2/102
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 · cert 05321545 | $10,700 | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction | Verified | Open |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 10 | $138,880 | Goldin auction | Verified | Open |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 8 · cert 62469688 | $4,277 | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction | Verified | Open |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 10 · cert 24955736 | $17,605 | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction | Verified | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 10
1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 8
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA | 10 | 101 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA | 9 | 717 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA | 8 | 651 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
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About Blastoise
Blastoise 2/102 is the holographic Blastoise from English Base Set. Collectors search for it as one of the three Kanto final-evolution holos, with strong differences between 1st Edition, Shadowless, Unlimited, and PSA grades.
Why this card matters
Verified factBlastoise is one of the anchor holo cards from the first English Pokemon TCG Base Set, and PSA tracks the 1st Edition Blastoise-Holo as a separate 1999 Pokemon Game issue. The opened sale evidence includes a 2026 Goldin-reported Logan Paul Break PSA 10 result and several PSA Auction Prices Realized entries for recent lower and mid-grade sales. Those records support the importance of exact grade and provenance, not a general value for every Base Set Blastoise. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
AnalysisConfirm the card as English Base Set Blastoise 2/102 before looking at price. The 1st Edition version has both the 1st Edition stamp and the shadowless frame; the Shadowless variant lacks the stamp but also lacks the right-side art-box shadow; Unlimited has the right-side shadow. Do not mix the commissioned Blastoise presentation test card, Base Set 2, Celebrations Classic Collection, or Japanese copies into this record. [1][6]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factFor Blastoise, price evidence changes sharply by printing, grade, and venue. PSA CardFacts showed 101 PSA 10 examples and larger counts in PSA 9 and PSA 8 as accessed for this research, while the 2026 Goldin-reported sale involved a PSA 10 with Logan Paul box-break provenance. A plain raw Unlimited card, a PSA 8 1st Edition, and a PSA 10 provenance copy are not interchangeable comps. [1][2]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; use multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For raw cards, compare the stamp, shadow, holo area, text, border, copyright line, back color, size, and edge finish to known authentic examples. For slabs, match cert number, card title, grade, and photos to the seller's item, then inspect for label or holder inconsistencies because a database match alone does not authenticate the object. [3][4]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| 1st Edition Shadowless | Black 1st Edition stamp to the lower left of the art box and no drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame. |
| Shadowless | No 1st Edition stamp and no drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame. |
| Unlimited | No 1st Edition stamp and a visible drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame. |
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- Oct 8, 2021 · card reprintPokemon's official Celebrations checklist includes Blastoise 2 in the Classic Collection, a commemorative reprint distinct from 1999 Base Set copies. Source
“Reprint” can mean four different things; each affects a different pool of substitutes. Read more
Frequently asked questions
How much did a PSA 10 1st Edition Blastoise sell for in the opened 2026 report?
How many PSA 10 1st Edition Blastoise cards exist?
How do I tell 1st Edition Blastoise from Unlimited?
Is Shadowless Blastoise the same as 1st Edition Blastoise?
Should Base Set 2 Blastoise be used as a comp?
Sources
- 1999 Nintendo Pokemon Game Blastoise-Holo (1st Edition) — PSA CardFacts (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 1999 Pokemon 1st Edition Blastoise PSA 10 Sells for $138K — figoca (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards? — Pokemon Support (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Grading Standards — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Pokemon TCG: Celebrations Card List — Pokemon (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- Direct Goldin lot page for the $138,880 sale was not opened; the opened page is a specific sale report.
- Exact factory print run was not established from an official source.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
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