Blastoise ex · Scarlet & Violet 151, what to know.
About the Blastoise ex card
Blastoise ex is card 200 of 207 in Scarlet & Violet 151, released in September 2023, a Special Illustration Rare. It is a Stage 2 Water-type with 330 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Wartortle, which places Blastoise ex deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Arita painted the Base Set Charizard and much of the early holo run, and his work has a painterly weight that set the visual tone of the Wizards era.
What is Blastoise ex worth?
Blastoise ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet 151's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Scarlet & Violet 151 holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Blastoise ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Blastoise ex comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Blastoise ex can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Blastoise ex
Buying Blastoise ex well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. Match the rarity tier to the comp before you buy. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
