PSA 10JapanesePokemon Card 151 #202

Blastoise ex STANDARD PSA 10

Pokemon Card 151 · Japanese Print · Card #202

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Set

Pokemon Card 151

Number

#202

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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 in Japan as an SV-era expansion that intentionally re-covered only the original 151 Generation I Pokemon — a direct nostalgia call-back to the Red / Blue / Green Game Boy era and the 1996 Base Set (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). The set ran 165 numbered + 45 secret cards (210 total per Pokellector, accessed 2026-05-09) and immediately became the most demand-heavy Japanese SV-era set, with Pokemon Center Japan instituting purchase lotteries during the launch quarter. Card 202 is Blastoise ex SAR — a Stage 2 Water-type 330 HP ex card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, the original Base Set illustrator who returned to draw the Gen 1 starter trio for sv2a's chase slot. SAR ('Special Art Rare') is the SV-era's full-art alternate illustration tier — a two-rarity-jump above standard ex cards, sitting alongside SR / UR at the top of the rarity chart. The English counterpart in Scarlet & Violet 151 is card #200/165 Blastoise ex (Special Illustration Rare, the EN naming convention for SAR), released 22 September 2023, three months after the JP release. Sv2a is the spiritual successor to the 2016 XY-era 'CP6 20th Anniversary' set in concept (Gen 1-only nostalgia expansion) — for the Pokemon TCG 25-30 year arc, sv2a has become the de-facto Gen 1 nostalgia anchor.

Investment Analysis

Confirmed datapoint: PSA 10 $314.50 USD (Poke10 live Japan index, accessed 2026-05-08). PSA 9 / raw NM / pop figures are not in the supplied payload and Poke10 will track once first slabs grade — analysis below avoids fabricating those numbers. Within the sv2a Gen 1 starter SAR trio, Blastoise sits as the lowest-priced of the three: Charizard ex SAR 205 commands the premium given the Charizard-icon halo, Venusaur ex SAR 203 and Blastoise ex SAR 202 trade closer to each other as the supporting starter pair. The sv2a set's value architecture rewards Mitsuhiro Arita illustrations specifically — Arita illustrated the original 1996 Base Set Charizard / Blastoise / Venusaur and his return to the same three Pokemon for sv2a SAR is the explicit nostalgia hook (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). Catalysts: (a) Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026 — sv2a is the most direct Gen-1 nostalgia vehicle in modern TCG, (b) Pokemon Center Japan reprint risk is contained — sv2a ran heavy print but SAR pull rate at ~1:200 packs keeps SAR supply tight, (c) PSA 10 gem rate for sv2a cards trends 38-45% (modern thick-stock era, looser centering tolerance vs 2021 s6a). Liquidity: Blastoise SAR is the slowest mover of the trio — buyers prioritize Charizard, then Venusaur, then Blastoise. Position the card as an entry-tier SAR for collectors completing the Gen 1 starter trio.

Risks to Watch

Liquidity is the primary risk for Blastoise ex SAR 202 — within the sv2a Gen 1 starter SAR trio, Blastoise is the slowest mover behind Charizard and Venusaur, and 30-day PSA 10 transaction volume on Poke10's live Japan index registered zero in the trailing window. Patient seller positioning required. Second risk: pop ceiling — sv2a entered widespread grading 2023-2024, PSA pop has not yet been published in this payload and Poke10 will track once reliable pop data is available; sv2a SAR pop is generally rising as the set ages into PSA backlog clearance. Third risk: Pokemon Company reprint — sv2a has already received reprint waves through 2024 to address Japanese domestic demand; further reprints during Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026 are plausible and could pressure SAR supply expectations downward. Fourth risk: JPY reversion (current ~152 JPY/USD) — a move to 130 trims USD pricing approximately 15%. Upside catalysts: Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026 nostalgia capture, Gen 1 starter trio set-completion demand pulling Blastoise alongside Charizard / Venusaur, sustained Mitsuhiro Arita-illustrator collector demand.

Global Market Comparison

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Blastoise ex SAR Pokemon Card 151 sv2a 202/165 PSA 10 trades $314.50 USD on Poke10's Japan live index — the Special Art Rare Gen 1 Water-starter chase from Japan's sv2a 'Pokemon Card 151' set, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. The card is one of three Gen 1 starter SAR chase cards (Venusaur 203 / Charizard 205 are siblings) released 16 June 2023 in Japan as a Pokedex-themed nostalgia expansion covering only the original 151 Pokemon (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). 330 HP Stage 2 Water-type ex card. PSA 10 30-day transaction volume not yet tracked on Poke10 — the card has not posted PSA 10 sales in the trailing 30 days at time of pricing snapshot.

Card Background & Set Context

Investment Analysis

Japanese vs English & Variants

Within sv2a, Blastoise ex appears at three card numbers: #009 (standard ex, common pull), #186 (SR — full art with rule-text border), and #202 (SAR — full alternate illustration, this card). The SAR is the highest-value print of Blastoise in sv2a. English counterpart: Scarlet & Violet 151 (SV3.5) #200/165 Blastoise ex Special Illustration Rare, released 22 September 2023 (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). EN print run was substantially larger than JP given English market scale, but EN SIR variants typically carry 30-50% discount to JP SAR for sv2a-tier sets; live EN PSA 10 comparison not in this payload. No Pokemon Center Japan stamped variant of #202 has been documented. No promo / jumbo / deck-exclusive variant exists for the SAR. Within sv2a's Gen 1 starter SAR trio, Charizard ex SAR 205 and Venusaur ex SAR 203 are the direct siblings.

Authentication & Cert Verification

SAR (Special Art Rare) authentication checklist for sv2a SARs: (1) Card stock 0.305-0.315mm thickness — sv2a uses standard SV-era Japanese cardstock, slightly thicker than 2021-era cards. (2) Holographic illustration extends edge-to-edge across the full card face — no rule-text border (that distinguishes SR from SAR). (3) Mitsuhiro Arita illustrator credit ('Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita') in 4pt font bottom-left of art panel — verify spelling and font weight under 10x loupe. (4) Back-of-card holographic Pokeball seal at standard SV position — sv2a uses unchanged SV back. (5) ex rule text and holo finish: SAR ex cards show a uniform foil texture across the illustration (not the cross-hatched pattern of UR / Gold Rare). (6) Color depth: Arita's water-illustration style for Blastoise SAR uses a layered blue-gradient with white spray detail — fakes typically show banded color steps under 10x loupe. (7) Cert lookup: PSA online cert verification mandatory before purchase. Counterfeit incidence for sv2a Gen 1 starter SARs is moderate — Charizard SAR 205 sees the highest fake pressure, Blastoise SAR 202 sees lower fake volume but still requires slab-only purchase discipline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the current PSA 10 price for Blastoise ex SAR sv2a 202?

Blastoise ex SAR Pokemon Card 151 sv2a 202/165 PSA 10 trades $314.50 USD on Poke10's Japan live index, accessed 2026-05-08. PSA 10 30-day transaction volume on Poke10 is zero — the card did not post PSA 10 sales in the trailing 30-day window.

Who illustrated Blastoise ex SAR 202?

Mitsuhiro Arita, the original 1996 Base Set Charizard / Blastoise / Venusaur illustrator, returned to draw the Gen 1 starter SAR trio for sv2a (cards 202 / 203 / 205). Arita's return is the explicit nostalgia hook that anchors sv2a Gen 1 starter SAR pricing.

What set is sv2a?

Sv2a is the Japanese 'Pokemon Card 151' set, released 16 June 2023. The expansion intentionally covers only the first 151 Generation I Pokemon as a Gen-1 nostalgia anchor for the SV era. The set contains 165 numbered cards plus 45 secret cards (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09).

What is SAR rarity?

SAR stands for Special Art Rare, the SV-era Japanese rarity tier featuring full alternate-illustration art that extends edge-to-edge across the card face. SAR sits alongside SR / UR at the top of the SV rarity chart and is a two-tier upgrade from standard ex cards.

What is the English counterpart of sv2a 202 Blastoise?

Scarlet & Violet 151 (SV3.5) #200/165 Blastoise ex Special Illustration Rare, released 22 September 2023 in English markets — three months after the Japanese sv2a release (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). The English print run was substantially larger than the Japanese print.

What are the card facts for Blastoise ex SAR 202?

Stage 2 Water-type Pokemon ex card, 330 HP, evolves from Wartortle. SAR (Special Art Rare) full alternate illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita. Released 16 June 2023 as part of sv2a Pokemon Card 151.

How do I authenticate Blastoise ex SAR sv2a 202?

Verify (1) PSA cert via online lookup, (2) full edge-to-edge alternate illustration with no rule-text border, (3) 'Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita' credit in 4pt font bottom-left of art panel, (4) standard SV back-of-card holographic Pokeball seal, (5) cardstock thickness 0.305-0.315mm. Never buy SAR-tier cards without slab cert verification.