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Plasma Blast·Black & White series·#15

Wartortle #15

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As card #15 in Plasma Blast, Wartortle is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $6.92 ungraded.

Market value

$6.92

Cardmarket (EUR)

€1.60

Print variants

7d trend

▼ 2.8%

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Wartortle #15 today, you'd net about

$6.92after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $6.92Cardmarket $6.22Whatnot $5.87TCGplayer $5.74eBay $5.70

Sell on Cardmarket Model your exact net →

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 2.8%

Steady

Wartortle #15 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.

Wartortle at a glance

Recent averages: €1.39 (7d), €1.43 (30d).
Uncommon rarity.
From Plasma Blast (Black & White), released 2013.
Current TCGplayer market value $6.92 (Reverse Holofoil).
Cardmarket values it at €1.60 (EUR).

Market prices

Wartortle price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Wartortle #15.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop

$6.92

TCGplayer market

Low: $3.04
Mid: $7.34
High: —

Normal

$1.86

TCGplayer market

Low: $0.90
Mid: $1.75
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€1.60

Avg sold

€1.33

Lowest NM

€0.25

7-day avg

€1.39

30-day avg

€1.43

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Asking price

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Live market value$6.92

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Overview

About Wartortle #15

Wartortle is the #15 of 101 card in Plasma Blast, a modern-era set released in 2013 as part of the Black & White series. A Water-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Akira Komayama illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $6.92, with listings from $3.04 to —.

Card facts

Set: Plasma Blast
Series: Black & White
Number: #15 / 101
Rarity: Uncommon
Illustrator: Akira Komayama
HP: 80
Type: Water
Subtype: Stage 1
Evolves from: Squirtle
Released: 2013/08/14

Card text

Wartortle attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Wartortle #15 — the playability layer behind the price.

Water

Bubble

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

WaterColorlessColorless

Double Spin

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Battle stats

Weakness: Grass ×2
Retreat cost: Colorless · Colorless
Attacks: 2

Market analysis

Wartortle price analysis

What drives the current market value of Wartortle #15.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($6.92), Normal ($1.86).

In the $6.92 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

At $6.92 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.60, with an average sold price of €1.33 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.25.

Price trend

Wartortle price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $7.15▼ 3.2% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $6.92

Recent sales average €1.39 over 7 days versus €1.43 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-2.8%).

Single-day average: €0.80; Cardmarket trend price €1.60.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $6.92–$8.07. The most recent snapshot of $6.92 sits 0% up that range, 14.3% under the October 19, 2026 high.

Daily moves average a volatility of 11.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 14.3%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.80

7-day avg€1.39

30-day avg€1.43

Trend price€1.60

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:▼ $1.15 (-14.3%)New recorded low

All-time high

$8.07

October 19, 2026

All-time low

$6.92

October 26, 2026

Off all-time high

-14.3%

7 days since high

Since first snapshot

-3.2%

October 15, 2026

Max drawdown

-14.3%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

11.1%

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$6.92

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

low $6.92high $8.07

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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 $6.92 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.70 via eBay's default tier, $5.74 on TCGplayer, $6.22 on Cardmarket, $5.87 on Whatnot and $6.92 selling directly — a $1.22 spread after fees and typical shipping.

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

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Wartortle #15.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

I offer free shipping

Best net payout$6.92

Spread across platforms$1.22

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$1.22	17.6%	$5.70	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$1.18	17.1%	$5.74	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$0.70	10.1%	$6.22	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$6.92	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$1.05	15.2%	$5.87	Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Wartortle?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Wartortle #15 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Wartortle #15.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Not worth grading

At $6.92 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 $52.90 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-60.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$6.02

Net as PSA 9

—

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

—

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$52.90

Expected value

—

Expected profit

—

-60.5% ROI

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.

Set context

Wartortle within Plasma Blast

By market value Wartortle sits at #27 of 33 in Plasma Blast (set median $15.80).

That is 56% below the middle of the set — a top-21% position.

The set's top card is Palkia-EX (#100), valued at $525.64.

Rank in set

#27

of 33 tracked

Set median

$15.80

Rarity

Uncommon

Series

Black & White

Full Plasma Blast report →

Value drivers

What makes Wartortle valuable

At Uncommon rarity, Wartortle is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
As a Water-type Pokémon card, Wartortle is sought by players and collectors alike.
Artwork by Akira Komayama is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Wartortle is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Wartortle

If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.92 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Plasma Blast was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Because it is a Pokémon card, Wartortle has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
For Wartortle, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.39 and €1.43) to time entries and exits.

FAQ

Wartortle value questions

What is Wartortle #15 worth?

Wartortle trades near $6.92 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $3.04–—; Cardmarket shows €1.60.

Will Wartortle hold its value?

Short-term momentum is steady (-2.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.

How rare is Wartortle?

Wartortle is a Uncommon card from Plasma Blast (Black & White series, 2013). 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 ($6.92), Normal ($1.86). 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 $6.92. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Wartortle's value?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Akira Komayama also matters to collector demand.

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