Blastoise

Expedition Base Set · #4 · Rare Holo

$500US · TCGplayer

$191EU · Cardmarket

+34%7-day (EU)

+37%30-day (EU)

Rare HoloRarity

#4 of 165Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: heating up — +34% in 7 days; +37% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (reverseHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$165
Market	$500
Mid	$275
High	$500

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Reverse Holofoil	$500	$165 – $500
Holofoil	$400	—

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€176.59
Avg 1-day	€219.99
Avg 7-day	€131.98
Avg 30-day	€128.82
Low	€10.00

Authenticity check

At $500, Blastoise is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Blastoise offered under about $250 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Blastoise (Expedition Base Set #4) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Blastoise from Expedition Base Set is worth about $500 (TCGplayer US market) and around €190.72 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Blastoise rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Holo and it ranks #4 of 165 by value in Expedition Base Set. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

By current US market price, it's Gengar at $800.

Is Blastoise's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +34% over 7 days, +37% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Blastoise's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Blastoise on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Blastoise is fake?

Because it trades at $500, Blastoise is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $500 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.