Blastoise 16/101

Name: Blastoise #16 - Plasma Blast | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw10-16
Price: 18.66 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Plasma Blast Released: Aug 14, 2013

Pokémon: Blastoise

Water Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Satoshi Shirai Pull Rate: 1 in 45.7 packs (2.2%) Evolves From: Wartortle

Raw Prices

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Found in Booster Packs

18.66 $0.41 (2.25%)

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23.53 $1.61 (7.34%)

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15.33 $0.75 (5.14%)

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Promotional / Event Release

29.14 $9.44 (47.92%)

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Promotional / Event Release

11.48 $0.68 (5.59%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	52.91	5.50%	x2.8
PSA8	97.12	38.92%	x5.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	4,800.00	—	x204
PSA9	23.00	—	x1.0
PSA8	59.97	7.64%	x2.5
PSA7	14.42	0.55%	x0.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	809.86	9.37%	x53
PSA9	26.00	—	x1.7
PSA8	52.61	12.13%	x3.4
PSA7	26.17	6.30%	x1.7

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
15
4.92%
$4,800.00
PSA 9 Mint
103
33.77%
$23.00
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
94
30.82%
$59.97
PSA 7 Near Mint
46
15.08%
$14.42
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
26
8.52%
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PSA 5 Excellent
14
4.59%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
3
0.98%
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PSA 3 Very Good
2
0.66%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.33%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.33%
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Is Blastoise 16/101 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $23.53 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $59.23

$23.53

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$14.42

PSA 7 −$38.98

$59.97

PSA 8 +$0.64

$23

PSA 9 −$31.52

$4,800

PSA 10 +$4,124

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $23.53 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Blastoise

The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Blastoise
National Pokédex #[9]
Card Number 16/101
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorSatoshi Shirai
Release Date14/08/2013
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Plasma Blast
Evolves From
Wartortle
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points140 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Abilities

Ability: Deluge
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Water Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.

Attacks

Hydro Pump60+
Does 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Blastoise emerging powerfully from turbulent water, its intense gaze focused as jets of water splash fiercely around its large, armored shell, emphasizing its strength and aquatic prowess.

Playability Overview

Blastoise offers strong energy acceleration with its Deluge ability, but its high retreat cost and reliance on multiple energy attachments for Hydro Pump limit its early-game playability.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Splash ZoneThis Blastoise card’s got a powerful water splash scene, making it a natural fit for a watery action page. Use it as a strong centerpiece surrounded by other Water types with vibrant blue or splashy backgrounds to keep the energy flowing.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Bold Blue / Water Warriors / Splash Attack

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