Blastoise EX #202 Value
Japanese Scarlet & Violet 151 · Card 202
Blastoise EX #202 comes from the Japanese Scarlet & Violet 151 set, that nostalgic run that brought the original 151 Pokemon back into the spotlight with a modern EX treatment. Collectors love it because Blastoise has always been a fan favorite starter, and seeing it done up as an EX card in this particular set gives it a lot of pull. If you are trying to pin down Blastoise EX value right now, the short answer is a raw copy sits at $132, so let's get into what that actually means for you.
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Blastoise EX price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 27,174 graded copies exist — only 23,557 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $132 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $233 | 23,557 |
| Grade 9 | $140 | 2,723 |
| Grade 8 | $63 | 537 |
| Grade 7 | $50 | 192 |
| Grade 6 | $36 | 99 |
| Grade 5 | $34 | 39 |
| Grade 4 | $29 | 17 |
| Grade 3 | $25 | 8 |
| Grade 2 | $23 | 2 |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Blastoise EX — collector's take
Is Blastoise EX worth grading?
So is Blastoise EX worth grading? Here is the honest math: a raw copy runs $132, a Grade 9 comes in at $140, and a PSA 10 sits at $233, which works out to about 1.8x the raw price. That jump sounds appealing, but getting a gem mint 10 is not guaranteed just because you send it in. Of the 27,174 copies graded so far, 23,557 came back as PSA 10, which actually tells you gem mint is the common outcome for this card once it is graded, not the rare one. That is good news if your copy is sharp to begin with, but grading still costs money and time regardless of what grade comes back, so only send in copies that look clean to your eye first: sharp corners, centered print, no whitening on the edges. If it already looks like a 10 sitting in your binder, the upside is real. If it is a middling copy, you may just be paying to confirm what you already suspected.
How rare is it?
Looking at the numbers, 27,174 copies of Blastoise EX have been graded in total, and the overwhelming majority, 23,557, landed as PSA 10. That is a population that leans heavily toward gem mint, which tells you this card was printed and handled well enough that high grades are attainable rather than a needle in a haystack. It does not mean the card is rare in an absolute sense, but it does mean the PSA 10 population is large enough that pricing stays grounded rather than spiking on scarcity alone. For collectors, that translates into a market where value is driven more by demand and nostalgia for the set than by a shortage of top-grade copies.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's own data comes in handy, since we track real pulls across pack sites rather than just going off price guides. We have recorded Blastoise EX pulled 49 times across courtyard, collector-crypt, tilt-rips, and general packs, with the biggest recorded pull hitting $620. It has shown up in products like the Pokémon Starter Pack, Wildcard Basic Pack, Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, Pokemon Ultimate Pack, and Catch 'em All - Stellar Crown. Worth saying plainly: opening packs is a gamble, and most rips do not come close to covering their cost, so treat any pull as a bonus rather than an expectation. If you are chasing this specific card, watching where it has actually surfaced gives you a real edge over just buying blind.
Questions people ask
How much is Blastoise EX worth?
A raw, ungraded Blastoise EX is valued at $132 right now. Graded copies climb from there, with a Grade 9 at $140 and a PSA 10 at $233, which is about 1.8x the raw price.
Is Blastoise EX worth grading?
It can be, especially since PSA 10 pays out 1.8x the raw value at $233. Of the 27,174 graded copies out there, 23,557 came back gem mint, so the odds favor a high grade if your copy is already clean, but grading fees and turnaround time are real costs to weigh first.
What set is Blastoise EX from?
Blastoise EX #202 is from the Japanese Scarlet & Violet 151 set, the release that revisited the original 151 Pokemon with EX cards.
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