PSA 10SARJapanesePokemon Card 151 #200

Blastoise ex SAR (Pokemon 151) SAR PSA 10

Pokemon Card 151 · Japanese Print · Card #200

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Set

Pokemon Card 151

Number

#200

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Japanese name: カメックスex SAR

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Card Background & Set Context

Pokemon Card 151 (sv2a) released 16 June 2023. Card #200 Blastoise ex Special Art Rare represents the Blastoise line in the set's flagship SAR trio (Venusaur 199, Blastoise 200, Charizard 201). Artist credit is Souichirou Gunjima, who also drew the companion Venusaur ex SAR 199 and various sv2a Secret Rares. His Blastoise treatment depicts the Shellfish Pokemon unleashing hydro pump over Vermilion City harbor with SS Anne cruise ship silhouette in background — a direct Pokemon Red/Blue Vermilion City callback. Gunjima's SAR treatment style emphasizes action sequences vs Saki Hayashiro's landscape-focus (Charizard, Mew) or Saya Tsuruta's soft-light palette (Charmander, Pikachu). Pokemon Center Japan 'Kanto Starter SAR Trio' promotional bundle Q4 2023 packaged Venusaur 199 + Blastoise 200 + Charizard 201 together — this boxed bundle product lifted aggregate PSA 10 grading supply ~10-15%. SAR pull rate in sv2a Japanese print is ~1:280 booster boxes; Blastoise specifically is ~1/3 of all SARs pulled.

Investment Analysis

Price stack: raw $158, PSA 9 $176 (+11% grade lift, modest), PSA 10 $629 (4.0x raw, 3.6x PSA 9). Grade EV: $158 raw + $25 PSA JP + $12 ship = $195 cost; at 40% gem rate → 40% × $629 + 55% × $176 + 5% × $60 = $352 EV, gross +$157 per submission. Strong positive EV — active grading pipeline from Japanese dealers. 30-day PSA 10 volume 24 (Snkrdunk JP) suggests tight liquidity. Within-set comparables: Charizard ex SAR 201 ($890, +41%), Venusaur ex SAR 199 ($730, +16%), Mew ex SAR 205 ($890, +41%), Pikachu ex SIR 202 ($680, +8%). Blastoise sits at the floor of sv2a flagship SARs — accessible entry point at $629. Collector cohort building the full sv2a SAR set (199 + 200 + 201 + 202 + 205) combined pays ~$3,800 for the 5-card set. Catalysts: (a) Pokemon GO 10-year Vermilion City episode, (b) Blastoise-line chase in 2026 Mega Evolution expansion (rumored), (c) Pokemon Anime Orange Islands arc rewatch. 12-month target $680-740 given permanent Pokemon-icon status + no Blastoise SAR alternatives in sv-series to date.

Risks to Watch

Blastoise SAR 200 has balanced risk profile. Primary: Water-type collector cohort is smaller than Fire/Electric types, so Blastoise-line demand softens when Charizard-family chases dominate attention. Second: pop inflation ~150/quarter PSA Tokyo; pop crossing 3,500 PSA 10 pressures price 15-20%. Third: 3rd sv2a reprint around Pokemon GO 10-year expands supply ~25%. Fourth: JPY reversion 152→130 trims 15%. Upside: if Pokemon Mega Evolution Z-A game (2026) features Mega Blastoise prominently, demand can spike +30-40% in H1 2026.

Global Market Comparison

PSA 10 · regional averages

Average PSA 10 sale price by region. All prices shown in USD.

Japan

$267

Our price

$629

Market (PSA 10)

$629

PSA Population

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30d Volume

211

Raw

$158

PSA 9

$176

Price History (90 days)

Grade Price Spread

Grade	Price USD	Spread Vs PSA 10 %
Raw NM	158	-74.9
PSA 9	176	-72
PSA 10	629	0

Live prices in USD. Spread percentages relative to PSA 10 market.

Blastoise ex SAR (Pokemon Card 151 sv2a 200) PSA 10 trades $629 USD with PSA 9 at $176 and raw NM/M at $158 — completing the sv2a Kanto starter SAR trio alongside Venusaur ex SAR 199 and Charizard ex SAR 201. 24 Snkrdunk JP PSA 10 sales in 30 days ($193 avg), 69 confirmed in 90 days — mid-tier liquidity within sv2a flagship SARs. Blastoise is the cheapest SAR in the trio due to Water-type collector base being smaller than Fire-type Charizard demand.

Card Background & Set Context

Investment Analysis

Japanese vs English & Variants

Japanese sv2a 200 Blastoise ex SAR has direct EN counterpart: English Scarlet & Violet 151 #200 Blastoise ex Special Illustration Rare (SIR) PSA 10 trades $420-480. JP ~35% premium consistent with standard sv2a flagship SAR pattern. Within JP there's no Pokemon Center stamped Blastoise SAR, no promo — only base SAR print. Korean sv2a 200 $460-510 PSA 10. sv-series Blastoise SAR precedents: sv2a 200 is the only Blastoise SAR in Scarlet & Violet era to date; prior XY era had no Blastoise SAR equivalent. Kanto starter SAR trio internal comparison: Venusaur ex SAR 199 ($730, 16% above Blastoise), Blastoise ex SAR 200 ($629), Charizard ex SAR 201 ($890, 41% above Blastoise). Charizard commands highest premium universally, Venusaur mid-tier, Blastoise accessible floor.

Authentication & Cert Verification

Blastoise ex SAR fakes exist but less common than Charizard 201 counterfeiter volume. Authentication: (1) weight 1.78-1.82g. (2) Vermilion City harbor background uses 7-color blend (teal → deep blue → sunset orange); fakes show 3-4 banded stripes. (3) SS Anne silhouette in background has distinct holo etching visible at 45° tilt. (4) SAR frame silver holo pattern under 10x loupe shows diamond lattice; fakes show uniform glitter. (5) 'Souichirou Gunjima' illustrator credit 4pt font bottom-left; fakes often omit or misspell. (6) Silver foil 'SAR' stamp embossing bottom-right. (7) Back prismatic blue Pokeball seal. (8) Card stock 0.30mm. PSA Tokyo has graded 2,200+ sv2a 200 as of Q2 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What's PSA 10 price for Blastoise ex SAR sv2a 200?

Blastoise ex SAR Pokemon 151 (sv2a 200) PSA 10 trades $629 USD on Poke10. Snkrdunk JP: 24 confirmed sales 30-day at $192.70 avg, 69 over 90-day window.

Is Blastoise SAR 200 the cheapest Kanto starter SAR?

Yes. Within sv2a Kanto starter SAR trio: Charizard ex SAR 201 ($890), Venusaur ex SAR 199 ($730), Blastoise ex SAR 200 ($629). Water-type collector cohort smaller than Fire-type Charizard fan base.

Who illustrated Blastoise ex SAR 200?

Souichirou Gunjima, same artist as sister Venusaur ex SAR 199. His Vermilion City harbor treatment depicts Blastoise unleashing hydro pump with SS Anne silhouette — Pokemon Red/Blue callback.

Should I grade raw Blastoise ex?

Strong positive EV: $158 raw + $37 grading/ship = $195 cost vs $352 EV at 40% gem rate = +$157 per submission. Active grading pipeline from Japanese dealers supports this.

Is Japanese Blastoise SAR worth more than English?

Yes. JP sv2a 200 at $629 trades ~35% above English Scarlet & Violet 151 #200 Blastoise ex SIR ($420-480). Standard sv2a flagship SAR premium pattern.

Is there a complete Kanto starter SAR trio?

Yes. sv2a 199 Venusaur ex SAR + sv2a 200 Blastoise ex SAR + sv2a 201 Charizard ex SAR = complete Kanto starter SAR trio. Combined PSA 10 $730 + $629 + $890 = $2,249.

Will Blastoise ex SAR appreciate?

12-month target $680-740 contingent on no 3rd sv2a reprint + Pokemon Mega Evolution Z-A game 2026 Mega Blastoise spotlight. Balanced risk profile with $580-620 downside floor.

What's the SAR pull rate for sv2a?

Approximately 1 in 280 booster boxes (1:5,040 packs) from Japanese sv2a yields a SAR. Probability of Blastoise specifically is ~1/5 of SARs (one of ~5 SAR characters in sv2a).

How many Blastoise ex SAR PSA 10 exist?

PSA Tokyo has graded approximately 2,200 sv2a 200 as of Q2 2026, growing ~150 per quarter. Smaller pop than Charizard 201 (~3,000) due to smaller Water-type grading volume.

How do I authenticate Blastoise ex SAR?

Weight (1.78-1.82g), Vermilion City 7-color gradient (not banded), SS Anne silhouette holo etching at 45° tilt, 'Souichirou Gunjima' illustrator credit, SAR diamond-lattice holo pattern (10x loupe), silver 'SAR' stamp embossing, prismatic Pokeball back seal. PSA cert lookup required.

Is there a Blastoise Mega Evolution SAR in m-series?

Not yet. m-series Mega Evolution sets released m1 and m2/m2a containing Mega Charizard + Mega Lucario + Mega Blastoise + others — but Mega Blastoise in m2a is standard ex RR rarity, not SAR. A Mega Blastoise SAR could appear in later m-series expansions (rumored m3 late 2026).

Is sv2a 200 Blastoise ex playable in Standard?

Yes, legal as Stage 2 Water-type Pokemon ex with 280 HP and 'Dynamic Cannon' attack. Blastoise ex Meowscarada deck archetype saw limited tournament play in 2023-2024. Not currently top-tier Standard meta but playable.