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Wartortle 42/95

Name: Wartortle #42 - HS Unleashed | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: hgss2-42
Price: 2.46 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: HS—Unleashed Released: May 12, 2010

Pokémon

Water Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 9.3 packs (10.8%) Evolves From: Squirtle Evolves To: Blastoise

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2.46 $0.37 (17.70%)

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reverse Holofoil

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18.19 $3.39 (22.91%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	87.71	—	x36
PSA8	8.26	—	x3.4
PSA7	14.00	—	x5.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	76.38	—	x4.2
PSA8	49.78	176.56%	x2.7

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About Wartortle

It is a well-established symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Wartortle
National Pokédex #8
Card Number 42/95
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date12/05/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HS—Unleashed
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 Points80 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Water Arrow
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Surf50

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Wartortle leaping with energy, water swirling powerfully around, while a blue flag flutters nearby amidst a lush forest under a bright sky, capturing dynamic movement and aquatic strength.

Playability Overview

Wartortle offers versatile pressure by targeting any opponent's Pokémon with Water Arrow and delivering solid damage with Surf, making it a reliable stage 1 option for consistent board control.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Aqua AdventureThis Wartortle exudes a playful vibe with its dynamic pose and splashing water. I’d recommend placing it on a page dedicated to aquatic fun, ideally near other playful Water types. The vibrant blues and soft outlines create a friendly atmosphere, perfect for a row filled with cheerful water Pokémon.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Playful / Bright Blue / Water Play / Turtle Time

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