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Dark Blastoise 3/82

Name: Dark Blastoise #3 - Team Rocket | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base5-3
Price: 331.37 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Released: Apr 24, 2000

Pokémon

Water Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 54.2 packs (1.8%) Evolves From: Dark Wartortle

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first Edition Holofoil

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331.37 $4.28 (1.28%)

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unlimited Holofoil

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189.76 $9.65 (5.36%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	6,885.79	—	x21
PSA9	1,233.67	14.54%	x3.7
PSA8.5	415.15	—	x1.3
PSA8	611.38	4.48%	x1.8
PSA7.5	349.99	—	x1.1
PSA7	415.76	6.64%	x1.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,303.03	—	x17
PSA9	515.40	22.89%	x2.7
PSA8.5	179.00	—	x0.9
PSA8	274.04	9.98%	x1.4
PSA7	184.43	5.08%	x1.0

About Dark Blastoise

An aggressive Pokémon that tackles anything it sees.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Blastoise
National Pokédex #9
Card Number 3/82
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date24/04/2000
SeriesBase
Expansion Team Rocket
Evolves From
Dark Wartortle
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Hydrocannon30+
Does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Dark Blastoise but not used to pay for this attack. You can't add more than 40 damage in this way.
Rocket Tackle40
Dark Blastoise does 10 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Dark Blastoise during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dark Blastoise emerging confidently from a cosmic swirl, its water cannons primed, as a starry nebula backdrop accentuates its powerful and menacing presence in the vastness of space.

Playability Overview

Dark Blastoise offers reliable tankiness and varied damage output, but its moderate HP and retreat cost limit its viability in fast-paced competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Cosmic WarriorsThis Dark Blastoise fits great as a highlight on a space or cosmic-themed page. Use it as a strong centerpiece next to other Pokémon with starry or outer-space backgrounds, or dark-themed fighters. The deep blues and stars create a cool, intense vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Intense / Dark Blue / Outer Space / Battle Ready