# Blastoise #002/102

The Blastoise (#002/102, Base Set, 1999) is a holo rare Pokémon card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.1/10 grade (NM), with 29% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $57.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/blastoise-base-set-002-102

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #002/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $57
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +183.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 7
- Average overall grade: 7.1 / 10
- Average corners: 7.1
- Average edges: 7.3
- Average surface: 7.5
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 29%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 29% | $200 |
| 8.5 | 14% | $200 |
| 8 | 14% | $200 |
| 7 | 14% | $201 |
| 6 & below | 29% | $198 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 71% of scans
- Back: 29% of scans
- Rounded: 14% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise carries a market value of $57. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $200, about 3.5× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Blastoise worth?

A raw (ungraded) Blastoise from Base Set currently carries a market value of about $57. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Blastoise cards get?

Across 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise averages a 7.1/10 overall grade. 29% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.1, edges 7.3, surface 7.5, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Blastoise?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise cards are Whitening (71% of scans), Back (29% of scans), Rounded (14% of scans).

### Is the Blastoise worth grading?

Whether the Blastoise is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app