# Blastoise #002/130

The Blastoise (#002/130, Base Set 2) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.7/10 grade (NM-MT), with 14% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-base-set-2-blastoise-holo-rare

## Card details

- Set: Base Set 2
- Number: #002/130
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Feb 24, 2000
- Set size: 130 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $155
- 1-year change: +35.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 7
- Average overall grade: 8.7 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 14%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 14% | $152 |
| 9 | 43% | $153 |
| 8.5 | 14% | $152 |
| 8 | 29% | $155 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 29% of scans
- Lower Left Text Area(Front): 14% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 14% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise carries a market value of $155. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $152, 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?

The Blastoise from Base Set 2 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 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise averages a 8.7/10 overall grade. 14% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 9.1, surface 8.7, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise cards are Whitening(Front) (29% of scans), Lower Left Text Area(Front) (14% of scans), Whitening(Back) (14% 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