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Dark Blastoise - Team Rocket (#20)
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Number
- 20
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Water
An aggressive Pokémon that tackles anything it sees.
Dark Blastoise - Team Rocket
Dark Blastoise is a Rare Pokémon card from the Team Rocket Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 20 in the Team Rocket checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEdition is $66.98. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Dark Blastoise has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#20 in Team Rocket) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 97Grail Tier
Strong market heat, icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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.
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 7992m ago
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Market price history
Sale History 63 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $19.40 | ||
| RAW | $20.22 | ||
| RAW | $17.89 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $12.49 | ||
| RAW | $17.26 | ||
| RAW | $18.99 | ||
| RAW | $17.25 | ||
| RAW | $15.50 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $16.99 | ||
| RAW | $16.08 | ||
| RAW | $14.99 | ||
| RAW | $15.54 | ||
| RAW | $13.78 | ||
| RAW | $15.68 | ||
| RAW | $13.42 | ||
| RAW | $10.39 | ||
| RAW | $11.99 | ||
| RAW | $12.01 | ||
| RAW | $9.68 | ||
| RAW | $10.06 | ||
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| RAW | $12.41 | ||
| RAW | $10.44 | ||
| RAW | $10.37 | ||
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.50 | ||
| RAW | $10.50 | ||
| RAW | $12.47 | ||
| RAW | $9.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.13 | ||
| RAW | $7.98 | ||
| RAW | $10.38 | ||
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| RAW | $11.84 | ||
| RAW | $7.15 | ||
| RAW | $12.50 | ||
| RAW | $12.89 | ||
| RAW | $9.98 | ||
| RAW | $10.02 | ||
| RAW | $9.58 | ||
| RAW | $8.88 | ||
| RAW | $11.25 | ||
| RAW | $11.56 | ||
| RAW | $13.16 | ||
| RAW | $10.37 | ||
| RAW | $10.25 | ||
| RAW | $11.23 | ||
| RAW | $12.39 | ||
| RAW | $12.07 | ||
| RAW | $10.61 | ||
| RAW | $12.22 | ||
| RAW | $14.50 | ||
| RAW | $16.68 | ||
| RAW | $10.96 | ||
| RAW | $9.22 | ||
| RAW | $10.75 | ||
| RAW | $17.74 | ||
| RAW | $13.50 | ||
| RAW | $11.00 |
Other printings of Dark Blastoise
Dark Blastoise FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Dark Blastoise from Team Rocket worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEdition is $66.98. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. 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 Dark Blastoise?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Dark Blastoise has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Dark Blastoise?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita'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 Dark Blastoise released?
The Team Rocket set released in 2000, so this card (#20 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Dark 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 Dark Blastoise 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.