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Squirtle 96/127

Name: Squirtle #96 - Platinum | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl1-96
Price: 8.6 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Platinum Base Released: Feb 11, 2009

Pokémon

Water Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 7.8 packs (12.8%) Evolves To: Wartortle

Raw Prices

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Found in Booster Packs

8.60 $1.67 (24.10%)

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reverse Holofoil

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19.26

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	460.00	—	x53
PSA9	40.54	—	x4.7
PSA8	31.10	55.34%	x3.6
PSA7	60.66	—	x7.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	202.82	77.27%	x11

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
6
9.52%
$460.00
PSA 9 Mint
22
34.92%
$40.54
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
16
25.40%
$31.10
PSA 7 Near Mint
8
12.70%
$60.66
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
5
7.94%
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PSA 5 Excellent
3
4.76%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
3
4.76%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Squirtle 96/127 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $8.60 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $42.07

$8.60

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 —

$60.66

PSA 7 +$16.17

$31.10

PSA 8 −$9.54

$40.54

PSA 9 −$1.33

$460

PSA 10 +$363.60

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $8.60 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.

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About Squirtle

It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Squirtle
National Pokédex #[7]
Card Number 96/127
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date11/02/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Platinum Base
Evolves To
Wartortle
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Lightning +10
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Skull Bash10
Bite20

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Squirtle joyfully splashing through water, its limbs creating droplets as it moves, with a warm, sunlit background enhancing the lively, playful energy of this tiny turtle Pokémon.

Playability Overview

Squirtle offers a solid early-game presence with low retreat cost and decent attacks, making it useful for setting up evolutions or chipping away at opponents gradually in a defensive strategy.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Shell DefenseThis Squirtle captures a playful moment with its shell peeking out of the water. It's perfect for a "Water Play" page, especially alongside other water types that have fun, dynamic poses. The gentle blue tones create a serene feel, making it a lovely contrast to more intense water-themed cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Playful / Soft Blue / Water Games / Shell Life

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Squirtle 96/127