Blastoise ex #200 Value

Name: Blastoise ex #200 — 151
Brand: Pokémon

151 · Card 200/207 · Special illustration rare · 2023

Blastoise ex #200 is one of the standout special illustration rares from Scarlet & Violet 151, the 2023 set that had collectors going back to their roots with a full Kanto lineup. Mitsuhiro Arita's artwork on this one is a big part of the appeal, it's got that classic, nostalgic feel that makes people stop scrolling. If you're trying to pin down Blastoise ex value right now, the raw card sits at $145, which is a solid number for a card this popular.

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Market value & price

Raw / Ungraded

$130

Grade 9

$159

PSA 10

$600

PSA 10 is 4.6× the raw price62,369 graded worldwideonly 19,580 in PSA 10

Value by grade

Where it drops

Pulled 147× on PackSpy across Courtyard, Collector Crypt, Tilt Rips, Packs · biggest hit $767.

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Blastoise ex price history

Ungraded value is $130, up 114% over the past year, with an all-time high of $166 in March 2026.

Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.

Blastoise ex price at every grade

The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 62,369 graded copies exist — only 19,580 are PSA 10.

Grade	Value	Population	PSA / CGC
Raw / Ungraded	$130	—	—
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	$600	19,580	18,100 / 1,480
Grade 9	$159	30,795	29,641 / 1,154
Grade 8	$138	10,115	9,626 / 489
Grade 7	$110	1,402	1,363 / 39
Grade 6	$88	325	318 / 7
Grade 5	$70	107	104 / 3
Grade 4	$47	31	31 / –
Grade 3	$40	7	7 / –
Grade 2	$36	5	5 / –
Grade 1	–	2	2 / –

Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).

Card details

Set: 151
Card number: 200 of 207
Rarity: Special illustration rare
Type: Water
HP: 330
Stage: Stage2
Weakness: Lightning ×2
Retreat cost: 3
Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
Released: 2023

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.

Blastoise ex — collector's take

Is Blastoise ex worth grading?

So is Blastoise ex worth grading? Let's talk it through honestly. A raw copy runs $145, but a PSA 10 is fetching $600, which works out to about 4.1 times the raw price. That's a real jump, and it's why so many people send copies in. The catch is that gem mint isn't a given. Out of 62,369 total graded copies, only 19,580 came back PSA 10, so plenty of cards land at Grade 9 or lower, where the return is much smaller (Grade 9 sits at $160). Grading costs money and takes time, and there's no refund if the card comes back with a bent corner or a whitened edge you didn't notice. If your copy looks sharp under a light and you're patient, it can pay off. If it's got visible wear, you're probably better off enjoying it raw or selling as is.

How rare is it?

Population numbers tell a pretty clear story here. With 62,369 copies graded across all grades, Blastoise ex isn't a rare needle in a haystack, but the PSA 10 population of 19,580 shows that gem mint condition is still the minority outcome, not the norm. That gap between total graded and true gem mint copies is exactly why the PSA 10 price commands such a premium over raw. Scarcity at the top end is what keeps this card's graded value meaningfully higher, even though the card itself isn't hard to find in raw form.

Where to pull it

This is where PackSpy's own data comes in handy, because we track real pulls across pack sites rather than just guessing at odds. We've recorded Blastoise ex pulled 51 times across courtyard, collector-crypt, tilt-rips, and packs, with the biggest recorded pull landing at $620. It's shown up in packs like the Pokémon Starter Pack, Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, Pokemon Ultimate Pack, Catch 'em All - Stellar Crown, and Water Pack. Worth remembering though, opening packs is a gamble and most rips don't come close to covering their cost, so treat any pull as a bonus rather than a plan. If you want this card guaranteed, buying raw or graded on the secondary market is still the surer route.

Questions people ask

How much is Blastoise ex worth?

Right now, a raw or ungraded Blastoise ex is worth $145. Graded copies climb from there, with a Grade 9 at $160 and a PSA 10 reaching $600. So how much is Blastoise ex worth really depends on condition and whether it's been graded.

Is Blastoise ex worth grading?

It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for about 4.1 times the raw price of $145, landing at $600. But only 19,580 of the 62,369 graded copies actually hit PSA 10, so gem mint isn't guaranteed, and grading fees are a real cost to weigh before sending it in.

What set is Blastoise ex from?

Blastoise ex #200 comes from Scarlet & Violet 151, released in 2023. It's a special illustration rare illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, which is a big reason collectors love chasing it down.