Squirtle #SWSH233
📉 Dip AlertSquirtle #SWSH233 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $16.61, 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.
Squirtle #SWSH233 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Squirtle at a glance
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Live market value $16.61 for the Holofoil print.
- SWSH Black Star Promos, Sword & Shield series, 2019.
- 7-day average €7.20; 30-day average €7.10.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €7.00.
Squirtle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Squirtle #SWSH233.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.97
- Mid
- $18.18
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Squirtle #SWSH233
Printed as #SWSH233 in SWSH Black Star Promos, Squirtle belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2019. A Water-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $16.61 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $13.97 to —.
“When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force.”
Printed flavour text on the SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH233 card.
Card facts
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #SWSH233 / 307
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2019/11/15
Squirtle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Squirtle #SWSH233 — the playability layer behind the price.
Water Gun
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Squirtle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Squirtle #SWSH233.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($16.61) — 1 version in total.
$16.61 gives Squirtle real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$16.61 gives Squirtle real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €7.00, with an average sold price of €6.71 and a lowest near-mint ask of €2.49.
Squirtle price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €7.20, 1.4% above the 30-day average of €7.10.
The most recent 24-hour average is €7.95, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €7.00.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $16.61–$17.90. The most recent snapshot of $16.61 sits 0% up that range, 7.2% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.7% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 7.2%.
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 Squirtle?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Squirtle at $16.61 nets roughly $14.11 on eBay, $14.19 on TCGplayer, $15.43 via Cardmarket, $14.50 on Whatnot or $16.61 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.50.
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
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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 Squirtle?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Squirtle #SWSH233 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 $16.61 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 $62.59 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-36.3% 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.
Squirtle within SWSH Black Star Promos
By market value Squirtle sits at #36 of 110 in SWSH Black Star Promos (set median $10.18).
It sits in the top 68% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Special Delivery Bidoof (#SWSH177), valued at $587.64.
What makes Squirtle valuable
- Squirtle is a modern-era card (2019); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- At Unknown rarity, Squirtle is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Squirtle is a Water card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Squirtle
- For Squirtle, 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 $16.61 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Squirtle can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $16.61 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- SWSH Black Star Promos was released in 2019; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Squirtle value questions
What is Squirtle #SWSH233 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $16.61 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $13.97 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €7.00.
Is Squirtle a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Unknown rarity and the modern-era Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Squirtle?
Squirtle is a Unknown card from SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield series, 2019). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Squirtle are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($16.61). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Squirtle sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $16.61. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Squirtle cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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