Blastoise PSA 10 Cards
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Blastoise (#009, Water, Generation I) is one of the three Kanto starter finals and the headline Water-type of Base Set 2/102. As part of the original Charizard / Blastoise / Venusaur trio, it anchors vintage starter-set demand and continues to receive headline alt-art prints in modern Scarlet & Violet sets.
Blastoise PSA 10 Cards
Overview
Blastoise (#009, Water, Generation I) is one of the three Kanto starter finals and the headline Water-type of Base Set 2/102. As part of the original Charizard / Blastoise / Venusaur trio, it anchors vintage starter-set demand and continues to receive headline alt-art prints in modern Scarlet & Violet sets.
Lore & Background
Blastoise is the Shellfish Pokemon, Pokedex #009, a pure Water-type final evolution of Squirtle (#007) via Wartortle (#008), introduced in Generation I (Red/Green, 1996). Pokedex entries describe the high-pressure water cannons in its shell capable of piercing thick steel plate. It is the cover legendary of Pokemon Blue (1996/1998 international) and Pokemon Blue/Stadium box art. Generation VI introduced Mega Blastoise (still pure Water-type), and Generation VIII added a Gigantamax form. Blastoise is the signature Pokemon of Gary Oak in the original anime (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
Investment Analysis
Blastoise sits in the third tier of vintage starter-set demand behind Charizard and Venusaur, but its vintage prints retain strong liquidity because the Kanto-trio set chase is permanent collector behavior. Headline prints: 1999 Base Set 2/102 (Shadowless and 1st Edition premiums), Japanese Base No Rarity, EX Crystal Guardians Blastoise ex, XY Evolutions Blastoise 21/108 holo, Pokemon 151 (SV3.5) Blastoise ex SAR. Modern Blastoise rarely tops set chase lists, which keeps prices moderate and entry-friendlier than Charizard equivalents.
Buyer Guide
Vintage buyers prioritize Base Set 2/102 in Shadowless or 1st Edition, with Japanese No Rarity as the ceiling target. Tier-2 vintage: Legendary Collection Blastoise (reverse holo premium), Gym Heroes Rocket's Blastoise. Modern buyers target Pokemon 151 Blastoise ex SAR, XY Evolutions Blastoise 21/108 holo (a near-direct reprint of Base Set art), and Crown Zenith / Celebrations classic-collection reprints. PSA 10 grading is approachable on XY Evolutions due to better modern card stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blastoise's Pokedex number?
Blastoise is #009, a pure Water-type final evolution of Squirtle introduced in Generation I (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
Which game has Blastoise as the cover legendary?
Blastoise is the cover Pokemon of Pokemon Blue (1996 in Japan, 1998-1999 internationally) and Pokemon Stadium.
What is the most valuable Blastoise card?
1999 Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Blastoise (2/102) in PSA 10 leads English comps; Japanese Base No Rarity Blastoise sets the ceiling internationally.
Does Blastoise have a Mega Evolution?
Yes. Mega Blastoise was introduced in Pokemon X/Y (2013) and remains a pure Water-type with a single central cannon.
Is XY Evolutions Blastoise a good entry-level holo?
Yes. XY Evolutions Blastoise (21/108) is a 2016 reprint of the original Base Set artwork and is one of the most accessible iconic Blastoise holos to grade.