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Blastoise - Base Set 2 (#2)
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 2
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Water
A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles.
Blastoise - Base Set 2
Blastoise is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 2 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $120.99, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Blastoise has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#2 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 76Strong
Strong icon status, era strength.
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 24 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Other printings of Blastoise
Blastoise FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Blastoise from Base Set 2 worth?
Recent recorded market price is $120.99 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). 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 Blastoise?
This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Blastoise has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Blastoise?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori'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 Blastoise released?
The Base Set 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#2 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Blastoise?
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 Base Set 2 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.