Blastoise vs Alakazam: which is the better Pokémon TCG investment?

Comparing Blastoise (Base Set, 1999) and Alakazam (Base Set, 1999) as Pokémon TCG investments. PSA 10 bands, risk, and upside compared.

BlastoiseAlakazam
SetBase Set (1999)Base Set (1999)
RarityHolo RareHolo Rare
PSA 10 band$5,000-$12,000$2,000-$5,500
Raw band$800-$2,500$400-$1,000
Risk levelLowLow
Investment score4/54/5

Blastoise

Charizard's cheaper sibling. Strong nostalgia, lower price ceiling, much better PSA 10 supply.

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Alakazam

The 1/102 card. Less iconic than Charizard but solid mid-tier Base Set holo. PSA 10 supply is genuinely scarce due to centering issues on this print.

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Detailed comparison coming soon.