Wartortle #42
Wartortle #42 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $79.33, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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
- Trades around $79.33 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- From Crystal Guardians (EX), released 2006.
- Cardmarket values it at €2.78 (EUR).
- Short-term trend -4.7% (7d vs 30d).
Wartortle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Wartortle #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $34.99
- Mid
- $38.61
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.27
- Mid
- $5.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Wartortle #42
Crystal Guardians placed Wartortle at #42; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2006 within the EX series. A Water-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $79.33 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $34.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #42 / 100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Squirtle
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Wartortle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Wartortle #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bubble
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Tackle
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Wartortle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Wartortle #42.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $79.33, Normal at $5.22.
This $79.33 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $79.33, Wartortle draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.78, with an average sold price of €2.34 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Wartortle price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €2.83 against a 30-day average of €2.97 (-4.7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.25, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.78.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Wartortle, with a recorded low of $79.33 and high of $79.33; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 $79.33 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $68.52 via eBay's default tier, $68.92 on TCGplayer, $75.01 on Cardmarket, $70.38 on Whatnot and $79.33 selling directly — a $10.81 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
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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 $79.33 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $167.05 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $29.01. You need a graded sale of $125.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $66.07 (55.4% 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 Crystal Guardians
Within Crystal Guardians it is the #26 most valuable of 93 tracked cards; the set median is $37.50.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 73%.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Wartortle valuable
- At $79.33 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its Water typing means Wartortle has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Wartortle
- Bulk lots of Wartortle can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $79.33 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $79.33 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Wartortle can realise well above the $34.99 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Wartortle has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Wartortle value questions
What is Wartortle #42 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $79.33 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $34.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.78.
Should I buy Wartortle?
Short-term momentum is softening (-4.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Wartortle?
Wartortle is a Uncommon card from Crystal Guardians (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Wartortle?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($79.33), Normal ($5.22). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Wartortle?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $79.33. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Wartortle cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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