# Blastoise #002/102

The Blastoise (#002/102, Base Set, 2021) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 34 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.4/10 grade (NM), with 6% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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

## Card details

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

## Market price

- Current raw value: $225
- 4-month change: +185.5%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 34
- Average overall grade: 7.4 / 10
- Average corners: 7.6
- Average edges: 7.9
- Average surface: 7.6
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 6%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 6% | $200 |
| 9 | 21% | $227 |
| 8.5 | 12% | $219 |
| 8 | 26% | $223 |
| 7 | 18% | $222 |
| 6 & below | 18% | $221 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 35% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 18% of scans
- Whitening(Front): 15% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise carries a market value of $225. 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?

The Blastoise from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Blastoise cards get?

Across 34 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise averages a 7.4/10 overall grade. 6% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.6, edges 7.9, surface 7.6, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise cards are Whitening (35% of scans), Whitening (Front) (18% of scans), Whitening(Front) (15% 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