Blastoise Expedition Base Set #36
Blastoise is a Rare Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#36), illustrated by Hiromichi Sugiyama. It's a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 100 HP, evolving from Wartortle, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $165.00 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $373 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 2× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 2 sold$373$317–$429 | |
| PSA 9 | 6 sold$170$145–$196 | |
| PSA 6 | $36$36–$46 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$73.72 grading fee → 2.3× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $373.00 | $73.72 | +$134 | 2.3× |
| PSA 9 | $170.06 | $71.69 | −$67 | 1.0× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 547 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 4.4% | $373.00 |
| PSA 9 | 26.1% | $170.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 69.5% | $165.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
45% spreadCurrently 45% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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Card text
Evolves from Wartortle.
About the Pokémon
A brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
Card details
Other Blastoise cards
There are 9 different Blastoise printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Expedition Base Set #36 (Rare).
More from Expedition Base Set
Frequently asked questions
How much is Blastoise (Expedition Base Set #36) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Blastoise from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $165.00 ungraded (near-mint), and around $373 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Blastoise?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Blastoise from Expedition Base Set is worth around $373 — roughly 2× the raw ungraded value of $165.00.
Should I grade my Blastoise?
A PSA 10 sells for about $373 versus $165.00 raw — roughly a 2× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Blastoise rare?
Blastoise is a Rare card from Expedition Base Set (card #36), illustrated by Hiromichi Sugiyama. Its current blended market value is $165.00 ungraded.