# Blastoise ex #009/165

The Blastoise ex (#009/165, SV2a: Pokemon Card 151, 1996) is a holo rare Pokemon Japan card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/blastoise-ex-sv2a-pokemon-card-151-009-165-holo-holo

## Card details

- Set: SV2a: Pokemon Card 151
- Number: #009/165
- Year: 1996
- Game: Pokemon Japan
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Variant: Holo
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $1

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $1 |
| 8.5 | 50% | $1 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 50% of scans
- R(Front): 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise ex carries a market value of $1. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $1, 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 SV2a: Pokemon Card 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 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise ex averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.5, surface 8.8, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise ex cards are Whitening(Front) (50% of scans), R(Front) (50% 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