# Blastoise #2/102

The Blastoise (#2/102, Celebrations: Classic Collection, 1999) is a classic collection Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.1/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/blastoise-celebrations-classic-collection-2-102-holo

## Card details

- Set: Celebrations: Classic Collection
- Number: #2/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Classic Collection
- Variant: Holo
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Oct 8, 2021
- Set size: 25 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $15
- 4-month change: +67.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 8.1 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 8.7
- Average surface: 8.1
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 60% | $13 |
| 8 | 20% | $18 |
| 6 & below | 20% | $18 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 20% of scans
- Holo Artwork Area: 20% of scans
- Whitening (Front); Tr: 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise carries a market value of $15. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $13, 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 Celebrations: Classic Collection 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 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise averages a 8.1/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.7, surface 8.1, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise cards are Whitening (20% of scans), Holo Artwork Area (20% of scans), Whitening (Front); Tr (20% 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