# Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) #142/146

The Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) (#142/146, XY Base Set) is a ultra rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.8/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $151.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/blastoise-ex-142-full-art-xy-base-set-142-146

## Card details

- Set: XY Base Set
- Number: #142/146
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Feb 5, 2014
- Set size: 151 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $151
- Source: justtcg
- 1-year change: -23.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 7.8 / 10
- Average corners: 7.8
- Average edges: 7.8
- Average surface: 8.0
- 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 | 50% | $149 |
| 7 | 50% | $149 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 50% of scans
- Back: 50% of scans
- None Visible On Front; Back Not Visible: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) carries a market value of $151. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $149, 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 EX (142 Full Art) worth?

A raw (ungraded) Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) from XY Base Set currently carries a market value of about $151. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) averages a 7.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.8, edges 7.8, surface 8.0, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Blastoise EX (142 Full Art)?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) cards are Whitening (50% of scans), Back (50% of scans), None Visible On Front; Back Not Visible (50% of scans).

### Is the Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) worth grading?

Whether the Blastoise EX (142 Full Art) 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