Wartortle #15
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertWartortle is card #15 from Southern Islands, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $83.81 for its Normal printing.
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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.
Demand for Wartortle #15 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Wartortle at a glance
- Southern Islands, Neo series, 2001.
- 7-day average €94.36; 30-day average €84.90.
- Rarity: Common.
- Trades around $83.81 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket trend price €109.58.
Wartortle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Wartortle #15.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $64.49
- Mid
- $114.99
- 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 #15
Printed as #15 in Southern Islands, Wartortle belongs to the Neo series and dates to 2001. The card carries 60 HP and Water typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Naoyo Kimura; the Normal printing sits around $83.81, spanning $64.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Southern Islands
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #15 / 18
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Squirtle
- Released
- 2001/07/31
Wartortle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Wartortle #15 — the playability layer behind the price.
Water Gun
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Wartortle but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Wartortle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Wartortle #15.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $83.81.
A $83.81 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $83.81, Wartortle draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Wartortle at a trend of €109.58, an average sold price of €63.00 and a near-mint floor of €27.38.
Wartortle price history & movement
Recent sales average €94.36 over 7 days versus €84.90 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+11.1%).
Single-day average: €100.00; Cardmarket trend price €109.58.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $83.81–$84.29. The most recent snapshot of $83.81 sits 0% up that range, 0.6% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.6%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 $83.81 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $72.41 via eBay's default tier, $72.82 on TCGplayer, $79.27 on Cardmarket, $74.37 on Whatnot and $83.81 selling directly — a $11.40 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Wartortle sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 #15 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Wartortle #15.
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 $83.81 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $178.75 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $32.92. You need a graded sale of $129.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $71.73 (57.9% 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 Southern Islands
Within Southern Islands it is the #6 most valuable of 18 tracked cards; the set median is $69.65.
It sits in the top 72% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mew (#1), valued at $624.04.
What makes Wartortle valuable
- Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- A $83.81 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- At Common rarity, Wartortle is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a 2001 vintage card, Wartortle benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- Its Water typing means Wartortle has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Wartortle
- For Wartortle, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Southern Islands was released in 2001; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $83.81 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Wartortle can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€94.36 and €84.90) to time entries and exits.
Wartortle value questions
What is Wartortle #15 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $83.81 for the Normal printing, with a low of $64.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €109.58.
Will Wartortle hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+11.1%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Wartortle rare?
Wartortle is a Common card from Southern Islands (Neo series, 2001). 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 1 printing: Normal ($83.81). 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 $83.81. 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 Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
Other Wartortle cards
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