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Wartortle 42/100

Name: Wartortle #42 - Crystal Guardians | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex14-42
Price: 2.7 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Crystal Guardians Released: Aug 1, 2006

Pokémon

Water Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 15 packs (6.7%) Evolves From: Squirtle Evolves To: Blastoise

Raw Prices

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Found in Booster Packs

2.70 $0.28 (11.57%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

29.91 $1.88 (6.71%)

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Promotional / Event Release

45.56

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	189.86	—	x70
PSA9	16.13	—	x6.0
PSA8	20.00	—	x7.4
PSA7	11.50	—	x4.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	152.18	—	x5.1
PSA9	240.84	2.38%	x8.1
PSA8	80.00	256.67%	x2.7
PSA7	27.76	—	x0.9

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Wartortle
National Pokédex #8
Card Number 42/100
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date01/08/2006
SeriesEX
Expansion Crystal Guardians
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

Bubble20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Tackle50

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Wartortle swimming joyfully underwater, bubbles rising around it, with a vibrant aquatic backdrop suggesting an ancient submerged city shrouded in mystery and light filtering through the water’s surface.

Playability Overview

Wartortle offers moderate damage with Tackle and potential status disruption through Bubble’s paralysis, making it a flexible stage 1 attacker in water-themed decks needing both offense and control.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Splash ZoneThis Wartortle has such a playful energy! The bright blue background and the splashing water give it a lively, dynamic feel. It would shine on a "Water Play" page alongside other aquatic Pokémon, especially those with vibrant backgrounds. Pair it with cards like Vaporeon or Blastoise for a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Playful / Bright Blue / Water Fun / Evolving Tides