# Blastoise #002/102

The Blastoise (#002/102, Base Set, 2021) is a holo rare Pokémon card. Across 20 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.2/10 grade (NM), with 10% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $232.

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

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #002/102
- Year: 2021
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Variant: Classic Collection
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $232
- 4-month change: +185.5%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 20
- Average overall grade: 7.2 / 10
- Average corners: 7.1
- Average edges: 7.7
- Average surface: 7.4
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 10%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 10% | $200 |
| 9 | 5% | $232 |
| 8.5 | 10% | $214 |
| 8 | 35% | $223 |
| 7 | 20% | $221 |
| 6 & below | 20% | $218 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 60% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 30% of scans
- Fuzzy (Front): 10% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise carries a market value of $232. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $200, about 0.9× 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 $232. 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 20 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise averages a 7.2/10 overall grade. 10% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.1, edges 7.7, surface 7.4, centering 8.8.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise cards are Whitening (60% of scans), Whitening (Front) (30% of scans), Fuzzy (Front) (10% 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