# Blastoise #002/102

The Blastoise (#002/102, Base Set, 1999) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.8/10 grade (EX-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $200.

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

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #002/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Finish: Holofoil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $200

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 6.8 / 10
- Average corners: 6.8
- Average edges: 7.2
- Average surface: 7.3
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 33% | $200 |
| 7 | 33% | $201 |
| 6 & below | 33% | $200 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 100% of scans
- Back: 67% of scans
- Fuzzy: 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise carries a market value of $200. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $200, about 1.0× 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 $200. 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 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise averages a 6.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 6.8, edges 7.2, surface 7.3, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise cards are Whitening (100% of scans), Back (67% of scans), Fuzzy (33% 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