Blastoise #9 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 8 Aug 2026Related Blastoise & chase cards
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Blastoise needs no introduction, and this particular version, card #9 from the 1999 Topps TV set, gives longtime fans a fresh way to chase one of the most beloved names in Pokemon. Released in 2023 as a double rare with artwork from PLANETA Yamashita, it sits in that fun spot where nostalgia meets modern pack collecting. If you're searching for Blastoise value or trying to figure out what your copy is actually worth, you're in the right place, and the short answer is that it's a genuinely accessible card with real upside at the top end.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $6.00, up 173% over the past year, with an all-time high of $6.30 in June 2023.
Recent pulls of Blastoise
Real pulls of this card across the tracked pack-opening sites, data no price guide has.
$153PSA 10 GEM MINTPokémon Ultra (Spicy)Courtyard · 3m ago
$17PSA 6 EX-MTWildcard Basic PackCourtyard · 17m ago
$12RawstarterLastpack · 30m ago
$2.32RareRookie PackTilt Rips · 41m ago
$130PSA 10 GEM MINTPokémon Ultra (Spicy)Courtyard · 42m ago
$155CGC 9Pack 2Mnstr · 1h ago
$16CGC 8.5Starter Pokémon Gacha PackCollector Crypt · 1h ago
$31PSA 9 MINTPokémon Starter PackCourtyard · 1h ago
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Blastoise price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population).
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $296 | - |
| PSA 9 | $33 | - |
| PSA 8 | $24 | - |
| PSA 7 | $19 | - |
| PSA 6 | $17 | - |
| PSA 5 | $13 | - |
| PSA 4 | $12 | - |
| PSA 3 | $10 | - |
| PSA 2 | $9.00 | - |
| PSA 1 | $115 | - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $6.00 | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company.
Card details
- Card number
- 9
- Rarity
- Double rare
- Type
- Water
- HP
- 330
- Stage
- Stage2
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- 3
- Illustrator
- PLANETA Yamashita
Attacks
- Twin Cannons140×Water · Water
Discard up to 2 Basic {W} Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 140 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Where to pull Blastoise
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The collector's take on Blastoise
Is Blastoise worth grading?
So is Blastoise worth grading? Here's the honest breakdown. A raw, ungraded copy sits at $5, a Grade 9 climbs to $44, and a PSA 10 in true gem mint condition reaches $207, which works out to 38.9 times the raw price. That's a meaningful jump, no question, but hitting a PSA 10 is genuinely tough since gem mint standards are unforgiving on things like corners and centering. Add in grading fees and turnaround time, and the math only works if you're fairly confident in the card's condition going in. If your copy has any visible wear, it may make more sense to enjoy it raw or sell as is rather than gamble on the grading process.
How rare is Blastoise?
As a double rare in a 2023 release, Blastoise sits in a tier that's intentionally harder to pull than your average card, which is part of why collectors get excited when they land one. We don't have exact population figures to share here, but the rarity designation alone tells you this isn't a common find in every pack. That scarcity is a real factor behind the price gap between raw and graded copies, since a clean, well centered pull that can survive grading is rarer still than the card itself.
Where can you pull Blastoise?
This is where PackSpy's tracking really earns its keep. We've recorded Blastoise pulled 200 or more times across sites including courtyard, tilt-rips, collector-crypt, packs, lastpack, and mnstr, so this isn't a card that's only theoretical on paper, people are actually opening it. It's shown up in packs like The Amazing Chase Encore, Rookie Pack, Pokemon Expert Pack, Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, and Pokemon Premium Pack. One recorded pull even hit $4,750 in value, a nice reminder of how wild the swings can get. Worth saying plainly though: opening packs is gambling, and most rips don't come close to that number, so treat any pack purchase as entertainment first and investment second.
Questions people ask
How much is Blastoise worth?+
A raw, ungraded Blastoise #9 from the 1999 Topps TV set is currently valued around $5. Its value climbs significantly with grading, so the number really depends on the condition and whether it's been professionally graded.
Is Blastoise worth grading?+
It can be, especially if your copy is in strong shape, since a PSA 10 is worth 38.9 times the raw price. Just know that gem mint grades are hard to hit and grading costs money regardless of outcome, so it's a calculated bet, not a sure thing.
How much is a PSA 10 Blastoise worth?+
A PSA 10, gem mint copy of Blastoise #9 is valued at $207, compared to $44 for a Grade 9 and $5 for a raw copy. That gap shows just how much condition and grading can move the price on this card.
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