Wartortle #42
📉 Dip AlertAs card #42 in Base Set, Wartortle is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $5.64 ungraded.
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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 #42 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Wartortle at a glance
- Set: Base Set (Base, 1999).
- Uncommon rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €5.56.
- 7-day average €5.23; 30-day average €6.26.
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.64 (Normal).
Wartortle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Wartortle #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $0.70
- Mid
- $2.86
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Wartortle #42
Printed as #42 in Base Set, Wartortle belongs to the Base series and dates to 1999. A Water-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Normal printing is priced near $5.64, with listings from $0.70 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #42 / 102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Squirtle
- Released
- 1999/01/09
Wartortle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Wartortle #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
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.)
Bite
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Wartortle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Wartortle #42.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($5.64) — 1 version in total.
At $5.64 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $5.64 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Wartortle trends at €5.56 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.41, lowest NM €0.07).
Wartortle price history & movement
Recent sales average €5.23 over 7 days versus €6.26 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-16.5%).
Single-day average: €3.33; Cardmarket trend price €5.56.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $5.24–$5.70. The most recent snapshot of $5.64 sits 87% up that range, 1.1% under the October 21, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 3.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.1% over the tracked window.
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.
On a $5.64 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.59 via eBay's default tier, $4.62 on TCGplayer, $5.01 on Cardmarket, $4.73 on Whatnot and $5.64 selling directly — a $1.05 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Wartortle #42.
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 #42 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $5.64 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.5% 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 Base Set
Within Base Set it is the #31 most valuable of 32 tracked cards; the set median is $15.19.
It sits in the top 6% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $954.65.
What makes Wartortle valuable
- Wartortle dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Wartortle appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Wartortle is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its Water typing means Wartortle has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Wartortle
- Bulk lots of Wartortle can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Wartortle, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $5.64 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Wartortle can realise well above the $0.70 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.23 and €6.26) to time entries and exits.
Wartortle value questions
What is Wartortle #42 worth?
Wartortle trades near $5.64 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $0.70–—; Cardmarket shows €5.56.
Will Wartortle hold its value?
As a vintage-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-16.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Wartortle?
Wartortle is a Uncommon card from Base Set (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Wartortle have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($5.64). 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 $5.64. 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 Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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