Question 1

What is the current market value of Blastoise-EX #XY30?

Accepted Answer

Blastoise-EX from XY Black Star Promos is currently trading around $78.71. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($75.00), by 4.9%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $64.80 and a peak around $78.98 (18% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Blastoise-EX #XY30 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 18% 90-day spread ($64.80-$78.98), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value is 4.9% above its 30-day reference ($75.00). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Blastoise-EX #XY30 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2013, XY Black Star Promos introduced this print of Blastoise-EX. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 180. Energy typing is Water. This print is categorized under the Basic and EX subtype. The card text reads: Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable move text references "Rapid Spin" and "Splash Bomb". Grass weakness applies to this print. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Blastoise-EX cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Blastoise-EX checklist helps contextualize this specific Blastoise-EX print. This comparison sample includes 5 alternatives across 4 sets. Observed alternatives run from $5.93 to $11.82 (99% spread). The current card sits +876% versus the sampled alternative average of $8.06. Notable alternatives include Blastoise-EX #17 (Generations) at $11.82, Blastoise-EX #142 (XY) at $5.93, Blastoise-EX #29 (XY) at $5.93, and Blastoise-EX #21 (Evolutions) at $8.84.

Question 5

What set is Blastoise-EX #XY30 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

XY Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2013. It belongs to the XY series. With 216 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Blastoise-EX is card number XY30 with a Promo designation.

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