Wartortle #171
From 151, Wartortle (#171) is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card valued at $49.13 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Wartortle #171 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Wartortle at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $49.13 (Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €53.36.
- From 151 (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Recent averages: €52.79 (7d), €54.61 (30d).
- Illustration Rare rarity.
Wartortle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Wartortle #171.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $41.49
- Mid
- $57.30
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Wartortle #171
Wartortle is the #171 of 165 card in 151, a contemporary set released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $49.13, with listings from $41.49 to —.
“It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.”
Printed flavour text on the 151 #171 card.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #171 / 165
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Squirtle
- Pokédex
- #8
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Wartortle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Wartortle #171 — the playability layer behind the price.
Free Diving
Put up to 3 Basic {W} Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand.
Spinning Attack
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Wartortle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Wartortle #171.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $49.13.
At $49.13, Wartortle draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $49.13 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Wartortle trends at €53.36 on Cardmarket (avg sold €56.01, lowest NM €33.73).
Wartortle price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €52.79 against a 30-day average of €54.61 (-3.3%).
Latest daily average €42.38 against a trend price of €53.36.
Wartortle has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $48.31 to $51.28; the latest value sits at 28% of that recorded range and 4.2% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 5.8%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Wartortle?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $49.13 market translates to a net of about $42.32 (eBay), $42.57 (TCGplayer), $46.32 (Cardmarket), $43.47 (Whatnot) or $49.13 (direct). That $6.81 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Wartortle #171.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Wartortle?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Wartortle #171 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Wartortle #171.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $49.13 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $66.87 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $95.10 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $16.87 (18.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Wartortle within 151
Wartortle ranks #12 of 40 tracked 151 cards by market value, against a set median of $17.01.
That is 189% above the middle of the set — a top-73% position.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Wartortle valuable
- Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Wartortle is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $49.13 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Wartortle
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $49.13 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€52.79 and €54.61) to time entries and exits.
- For Wartortle, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $49.13 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Wartortle can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Wartortle value questions
What is Wartortle #171 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $49.13 (low $41.49, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €53.36.
Will Wartortle hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (-3.3%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Wartortle?
Wartortle is a Illustration Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Wartortle are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($49.13). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Wartortle sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $49.13. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Wartortle?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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