Blastoise ex · Scarlet & Violet 151, what to know.
About the Blastoise ex card
Numbered 9 of 207 in Scarlet & Violet 151, released in September 2023, Blastoise ex is a Double Rare, a Stage 2 Water-type carrying 330 HP.
It evolves from Wartortle, so Blastoise ex is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by PLANETA Yamashita.
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
For graded buyers, the holo window on Blastoise ex is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the water foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Blastoise ex
When you go to buy Blastoise ex, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Blastoise ex, so price the specific copy in front of you.
