Blastoise
Blastoise is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Platinum (#2). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $35.00 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2009. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Blastoise suits collectors working on Platinum who need the Rare Holo slot. Treat $35.00 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Blastoise from Platinum?
Blastoise is a Pokémon card in Platinum numbered 2. It evolves from Wartortle. National Pokédex #9. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Blastoise worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $35.00 for Blastoise. Low and high spread runs $43.20 to $631.18. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Number | 2 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $35.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €10.25 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 130 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Wartortle |
| Aqua Press | WaterColorless 20+ Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to all Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). |
| Double Launcher | WaterWaterColorlessColorless Discard 2 Energy attached to Blastoise. Choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Blastoise can't use Double Launcher during your next turn. |
| Dig Well | Once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at the top 3 cards of your deck, choose as many Water Energy cards as you like, and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Discard the other cards. This power can't be used if Blastoise is affected by a Special Condition. |
| Weakness | Lightning +30 |
How collectible is Blastoise?
Blastoise is listed as Rare Holo in Platinum. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Blastoise?
Catalog fields: set Platinum, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Blastoise (#2) is a chase-tier Rare Holo printing in Platinum. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Blastoise is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Platinum, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $35.00.
- Illustrator Kagemaru Himeno has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $35.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Blastoise worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $35.00 for ungraded Blastoise from Platinum. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Blastoise from?
Blastoise is listed in Platinum (Platinum) as card #2. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Blastoise?
Our catalog lists Blastoise as Rare Holo in Platinum. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Blastoise good for collectors or players?
Blastoise includes gameplay stats in Platinum. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Should I grade Blastoise?
Grading only makes sense when Blastoise appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $35.00, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.