Base Set Blastoise #2/102 Price (1999 WOTC) & PSA 10 Graded Worth
Blastoise Holo (1999 Base Set) (#2/102, Base Set (1999 WOTC)) trades at $142.00 Raw Near Mint (€128.00 EUR), $590 in PSA 9 Mint, and $4,200 in PSA 10 Gem Mint (29.6x multiplier) — yielding +$3,494 net grading profit after PSA service fees and 12.5% seller commission.
| Condition / Slab Tier | Multiplier / Pop | Market Value (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) | Net Seller Payout (-12.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Near Mint (NM 7–8) | 100% of Near Mint | $142.00 | €128.00 | $124.25 |
| Raw Lightly Played (LP 5–6) | 78% of Near Mint | $110.76 | €99.84 | $96.92 |
| Raw Moderately Played (MP 4) | 55% of Near Mint | $78.10 | €70.40 | $68.34 |
| Raw Heavily Played (HP 2–3) | 38% of Near Mint | $53.96 | €48.64 | $47.22 |
| Raw Damaged (DMG 1) | 25% of Near Mint | $35.50 | €32.00 | $31.06 |
| PSA 8 NM-Mint Slab | 1.87x Raw NM | $265.00 | €241 | $231.875 |
| PSA 9 Mint Slab | 4.15x Raw · Pop 4,610 | $590.00 | €537 | $516.25 |
| PSA 10 Gem Mint Slab | 29.6x Raw · Pop 388 (2.1% Gem Rate) | $4,200.00 | €3,822 | $3,675.00 |
Should You Grade Blastoise Holo (1999 Base Set) #2/102? (PSA Fee Tier ROI Matrix)
Gem Mint Conversion Rate: 2.1%| PSA Service Tier | All-In Cost Basis | PSA 9 Net Profit | PSA 10 Net Profit | Submission Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Value Bulk ($25 + $14 Ship) | $181.00 | +$335.25 | +$3,494 (+1930.4%) | GRADE |
| PSA Regular ($75 + $14 Ship) | $231.00 | +$285.25 | +$3,444 (+1490.9%) | GRADE |
| PSA Express ($129 + $14 Ship) | $285.00 | +$231.25 | +$3,390 (+1189.5%) | GRADE |
Ken Sugimori’s 1999 Base Set Blastoise #2/102 is the second pillar of the original WOTC Starter Trio. Unlimited copies trade at $142.00 Raw NM, $590.00 in PSA 9, and $4,200.00 in PSA 10 Gem Mint (a 29.5x multiplier driven by a 2.1% Gem Mint rate).
Even a PSA 8 ($265) or PSA 9 ($590) is highly profitable on a $142 raw copy. Always check for the rare "Stage Error" Blastoise (missing the word "Stage" in the top-right evolution bar), which commands 10x+ premiums.
Pull Rate: 1 in 540 Base Set Booster Packs (1:36 Holo odds × 15 Holos). At $485/pack, pulling one copy costs an average of $261,900 in sealed packs vs buying Raw NM directly for $142.00.
Watch for silvering along the left yellow border and micro-hairlines over the water-cannon holofoil.
- Verify "Stage 2" error variant (missing "Evolves from Wartortle" box) vs standard Unlimited or Shadowless print.
- Starlight cosmos/starfield holofoil background with deep hydro-cannon blue saturation.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Blastoise Holo (1999 Base Set) #2/102
What is the Red Dot / Stage Error Base Set Blastoise #2/102?
During early Unlimited printing, an ink obstruction erased the word "Stage" from "Stage 2" in the top-right corner ("2 — Put Blastoise on the Stage 1 card"). Authentic Stage Error copies sell for $1,800 to $12,000+.
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