Wartortle 42/102

Name: Wartortle #42 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-42
Price: 5.23 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Water Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%) Evolves From: Squirtle Evolves To: Blastoise

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

5.23 $0.76 (17.00%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

34.25 $3.47 (11.27%)

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first Edition Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

123.99 $4.96 (3.85%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	267.23	5.94%	x51
PSA9	107.54	57.20%	x21
PSA8.5	40.00	—	x7.6
PSA8	94.91	66.09%	x18
PSA7	33.61	—	x6.4

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	483.24	16.36%	x14
PSA9	999.99	—	x29
PSA8	47.68	30.75%	x1.4
PSA7	41.84	4.43%	x1.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	287.18	6.67%	x2.3
PSA9	600.75	8.78%	x4.8
PSA8.5	299.34	—	x2.4
PSA8	278.96	3.23%	x2.2
PSA7	155.66	0.74%	x1.3

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
826
14.82%
$267.23
PSA 9 Mint
1,890
33.92%
$107.54
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1,325
23.78%
$94.91
PSA 7 Near Mint
682
12.24%
$33.61
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
400
7.18%
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PSA 5 Excellent
259
4.65%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
102
1.83%
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PSA 3 Very Good
36
0.65%
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PSA 2 Good
23
0.41%
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PSA 1 Poor
9
0.16%
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Is Wartortle 42/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $5.23 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $38.20

$5.23

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$33.61

PSA 7 −$3.99

$94.91

PSA 8 +$49.34

$107.54

PSA 9 +$60.33

$267.23

PSA 10 +$199.26

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $5.23 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Wartortle

Often hides in water to stalk unweary prey. When swimming quickly, it moves its ears to maintain balance.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Wartortle
National Pokédex #[8]
Card Number 42/102
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves From
Squirtle
Evolves To
Blastoise
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Withdraw
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Wartortle during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Bite40

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Wartortle standing on a sunlit sandy shore, poised with sharp eyes and claws ready, its curled tail and ears hinting at agility while the distant waters and green foliage frame the scene.

Playability Overview

Wartortle's Withdraw offers a risky defense to stall opponent damage, while Bite provides consistent attack power, making it a balanced choice for sustaining and chipping away at opponents.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Retro Aqua AdventureWartortle’s classic design and vibrant blues evoke a nostalgic vibe that fits perfectly in a "Throwback" page. The playful water splashes around it can harmonize well with other Water types like Blastoise and even some playful beach-themed cards. You might also consider pairing it with other cards that feature aquatic life.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Playful / Vintage / Water Sports / Evolutionary Journey

Wartortle 42/102