Dark Blastoise

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Dark Blastoise - Team Rocket (#3)

Pokémon Stage 2 Rare Holo HP 70
TCGplayer market reference
$522.50
1stEditionHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
3
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Energy
Water
An aggressive Pokémon that tackles anything it sees.
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Dark Blastoise - Team Rocket

Dark Blastoise is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Team Rocket Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 3 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 holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEditionHolofoil is $522.50. 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 (#3 in Team Rocket) 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 98Grail Tier

Strong market heat, icon status, grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 92

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

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.

1stEditionHolofoil
$522.50 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
unlimitedHolofoil
$215.07 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 2434m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$523
Low
$32.13
Mar 2022
High
$523
Oct 2026
Avg
$327
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
+529.5%
since first tracked
Tracked since Dec 1, 2020 · 242 data points

Sale History 336 sales · since 2020-12-01

PSA 10 high $2506.25 PSA 9 high $693.50 Raw high $131.50
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $111.24
RAW $113.27
RAW $114.60
RAW $88.63
RAW $89.04
RAW $102.69
RAW $82.52
RAW $68.43
RAW $76.89
RAW $80.75
RAW $93.81
RAW $85.00
RAW $71.62
RAW $71.09
RAW $60.68
? Card FAQ

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 1stEditionHolofoil is $522.50. 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 holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" 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 (#3 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.