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Blastoise
Base Set · 002/102 · Holo Rare · released 1999 · tracking Holofoil
80
Top pickScore out of 100. 50 is neutral.
US raw NM$221EU €41.50
3 months-4%
6 months+9%
12 months+39%
US Raw NM price, weekly (TCGplayer, USD)
Line: market price. Bars: NM copies sold that week. 52-week range $155 to $232; now 4% below the high; largest drop within the year 8%.
Why this score
| Popular PokemonA fan favourite with a deep collector base. | +6 |
| Liquid95 NM copies sold in the last year. | +5 |
| Steady appreciationUp 39% over 12 months without an extreme spike. | +8 |
| Positive momentumUp 9% over 6 months. | +4 |
| Stable priceWeekly moves average 3.3%. | +3 |
| WOTC eraPrinted by Wizards of the Coast (1999-2003): the core nostalgia market, fixed supply. | +4 |
| Base 50 + factors | 80 |
US USA · TCGplayer · raw NM · USD
| NM copies sold, 12 months | 95 |
| Open listings | 266 |
| Weekly volatility | 3.3% |
| NM Holofoil (tracked) | $221 95 sold |
EU Europe · Cardmarket · raw · EUR
| Trend price | €41.50 |
| Average sell price, 30 days | €248 |
| Average sell price, 7 days | €141 |
| 7-day vs 30-day average | -43% |
| Lowest listing any condition | €20.90 |
| Set index since 20 Jul 2026 | +7% |
Cardmarket price guide of 2026-10-04. Cardmarket does not split prices by condition, so these cover all raw copies; they are kept apart from the US Near Mint prices.
US vs Europe. The US raw NM price is 376% above the EU trend price converted at the ECB rate (1.1204 USD per EUR, 2026-10-05). Buyers in Europe currently pay noticeably less.
The card's whole set on Cardmarket: market-weighted trend-price index, 100 = 20 Jul 2026 (TCG Index Tracker).