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Basculin - Next Destinies (#30)
- Number
- 30
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- Energy
- Water
Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school.
Basculin - Next Destinies
Basculin is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Next Destinies Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It sits at card number 30 in the Next Destinies checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.68 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Basculin has been printed 8 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#30 in Next Destinies) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 70Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
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Sale History 56 sales · since 2021-09-01
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| RAW | $0.50 | ||
| RAW | $0.25 | ||
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| RAW | $1.13 | ||
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| RAW | $1.29 | ||
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| RAW | $1.29 | ||
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| RAW | $2.61 | ||
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| RAW | $1.55 | ||
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| RAW | $0.56 | ||
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| RAW | $0.81 | ||
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| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
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| RAW | $0.65 | ||
| RAW | $0.68 | ||
| RAW | $0.68 | ||
| RAW | $0.90 | ||
| RAW | $0.97 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $0.01 | ||
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Basculin FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Basculin from Next Destinies worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.68 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Basculin?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Basculin has been printed 8 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Basculin?
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. See Kagemaru Himeno's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Basculin released?
The Next Destinies set released in 2012, so this card (#30 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Basculin?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Next Destinies set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.