modern-to-grade
Blastoise
POP Series 3 · #1 · English · released 2006
Raw market price
$218
90 days
▲ 77.6%
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price | PSA population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $394 | 3 |
PSA population recorded 2026-07-20 · total graded 262
Why this card matters
pop
262 total PSA pop is modest for a 2006 promo; only 3 PSA 9s signals tight gem supply. But 17-card POP set & normal finish tempers ceiling vs true 1-of promos.
demand
Blastoise is a tier-1 icon with multigenerational collector pull. POP Series 3 has niche promo cachet. Character demand is durable, not trend-dependent.
artist
Normal finish (no holo/reverse) caps visual appeal. Artwork is competent but unremarkable vs Blastoise's iconic Base Set holo. Finish is the weak link here.
catalyst
30d momentum flat at 0%. CGC comps are strong but thin & skewed high. No visible event, reprint threat, or trend driving near-term re-rating. Wait-and-see.
Graded comps on record
$1,098
CGC 7
$999
CGC 6.5
$899
CGC 7.5
$796
CGC 5.5
$598
PSA 5
$449
CGC 10
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.