Blastoise-GX

Cards › SM Black Star Promos › #SM189

◐ Water

Blastoise-GX - SM Black Star Promos (#SM189)

Pokémon Stage 2GX Promo HP 240
TCGplayer market reference
$19.91
holofoil
View your lists →
Number
SM189
Illustrator
sadaji
Energy
Water
i About this card

Blastoise-GX - SM Black Star Promos

Blastoise-GX is a Promo Pokémon card from the SM Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by sadaji. It sits at card number SM189 in the SM Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 240 HP and the Stage 2, GX subtypes.

In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $19.91. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Blastoise-GX has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SM189 in SM Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 59Average

Strong icon status, grading upside. Weak market heat.

Market Heat 24

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 92

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 80

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 62

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$19.91 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1958m ago

Catchinary may earn a commission on eBay purchases via these links. Prices and availability change live.

Market price history

Latest
$19.91
Low
$19.32
Jun 2022
High
$153
Mar 2026
Avg
$27.97
Days tracked
250
data points
Change
-31.7%
since first tracked
Tracked since Feb 1, 2021 · 250 data points

Sale History 286 sales · since 2021-02-01

PSA 10 high $1292.99 PSA 9 high $231.51 Raw high $153.12
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $140.00
RAW $153.12
RAW $134.96
RAW $110.85
RAW $113.96
RAW $123.46
RAW $90.73
RAW $95.00
RAW $85.01
RAW $83.93
RAW $85.00
RAW $113.99
RAW $79.51
RAW $69.18
RAW $46.57
? Card FAQ

Blastoise-GX FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Blastoise-GX from SM Black Star Promos worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $19.91. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Blastoise-GX?

This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Blastoise-GX has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Blastoise-GX?

sadaji illustrated this card. See sadaji'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-GX released?

The SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017, so this card (#SM189 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Blastoise-GX?

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 Blastoise-GX legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.