# Blastoise ex #200/165

The Blastoise ex (#200/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 10 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 10% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/blastoise-ex-sv-scarlet-violet-151-200-165-special-illustration-rare-holo

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
- Number: #200/165
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $159

## Community grade population

- Scans: 10
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 8.9
- Average surface: 8.3
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 10%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 10% | $159 |
| 9 | 70% | $156 |
| 8 | 10% | $154 |
| 6 & below | 10% | $146 |

### Most common condition issues

- Blur (Front): 10% of scans
- Back: 10% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise ex carries a market value of $159. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $159, 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 worth?

The Blastoise ex from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 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 ex cards get?

Across 10 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise ex averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 10% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 8.9, surface 8.3, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise ex cards are Blur (Front) (10% of scans), Back (10% of scans).

### Is the Blastoise ex worth grading?

Whether the Blastoise ex 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