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Blastoise [1st Edition] #2 (Pokemon Base Set)
Blastoise [1st Edition] #2 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $1,231.17 raw (Near Mint) and $73,810 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $739–$1,046 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $1,231.17 | $739 – $1,046 |
| Lightly Played | $984.94 | $591 – $837 |
| Moderately Played | $738.70 | $443 – $628 |
| Heavily Played | $492.47 | $295 – $419 |
| Damaged | $307.79 | $185 – $262 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $73,810 | $44,286 – $62,738 |
| PSA 9.5 | $10,374 | $6,224 – $8,818 |
| PSA 9 | $9,459 | $5,675 – $8,040 |
| PSA 8 | $4,361 | $2,617 – $3,707 |
| PSA 7 | $3,585 | $2,151 – $3,047 |
| BGS 10 | $95,953 | $57,572 – $81,560 |
| CGC 10 | $7,190 | $4,314 – $6,112 |
| SGC 10 | $44,286 | $26,572 – $37,643 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $739–$1,046 | $0 | $0 | $739–$1,046 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $1,231.17 | −$163.13 | −$0.00 | $1,068.04 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $1,169.61 | −$127.37 | −$0.00 | $1,042.24 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $73,810 | $63,987 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $9,459 | $8,162 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $4,361 | $3,740 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $1,231 | $1,025 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Blastoise [1st Edition] #2
The Blastoise [1st Edition] #2 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $1,231.17. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $73,810. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.