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WOTC · 1999
Blastoise 2/102
Base Set 1st Ed · 1999
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What is Blastoise 2/102 worth?
The Blastoise 2/102 is a Base Set 1st Ed 1999 graded card. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $1,255 to $12,500. PSA 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $12,100.
Before you buy
Confirm the exact edition and card number, verify the slab certification with the grader, inspect centering and surface quality, then compare recent sold listings.
The Blastoise 2/102 in context
Why collectors care
Blastoise is one of the three Base Set starter holos and a cornerstone of the 1999 set. It trails Charizard in demand but leads a tier of blue-chip vintage holos, and a Shadowless or 1st Edition copy in high grade is a recognized grail among Water-type collectors.
How to identify it
Same edition ladder as the rest of Base Set: the "Edition 1" stamp marks 1st Edition; a missing stamp with no drop shadow behind the art box is Shadowless; a drop shadow is Unlimited. Card number is 2/102.
Common mistakes
Watch for Unlimited copies listed as Shadowless. The shadow behind the art box and the copyright-line differences are the reliable tells, not the seller title.
Grade considerations
As with all Base Set holos, centering and holo-layer scratches drive the grade. High-grade Shadowless and 1st Edition examples are far scarcer than Unlimited, so confirm the printing before paying a top-grade premium.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Jul 1, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | 2 | $12,100 | $11,700 to $12,500 |
| PSA 6 | 1 | $2,851 | N/A |
| PSA 3 | 2 | $1,400 | N/A |
| CGC 9 | 1 | $1,255 | N/A |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| PSA 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PSA 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Blastoise 2/102 value FAQ
What is Blastoise 2/102 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $1,255 to $12,500.
What grade sells most often for Blastoise 2/102?+
PSA 9 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $12,100.
What is the highest median grade for Blastoise 2/102?+
PSA 9 has the highest median in the current sample at about $12,100. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Blastoise 2/102 worth grading?+
For this card, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
Recent sold listings
Actual graded 1st Edition Base Set sales on eBay from the last 90 days. 1st Edition and Unlimited are different prints; confirm which one a slab is before buying.
1st Edition range: $1,250 to $12,500 across 6 sales
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