Squirtle #29
Squirtle is card #29 from Boundaries Crossed, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $43.80 for its Reverse Holofoil 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 Squirtle #29 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Squirtle at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.41.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Recent averages: €3.30 (7d), €3.00 (30d).
- From Boundaries Crossed (Black & White), released 2012.
- Trades around $43.80 on TCGplayer.
Squirtle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Squirtle #29.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $34.52
- Mid
- $67.26
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $3.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Squirtle #29
Boundaries Crossed placed Squirtle at #29; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2012 within the Black & White series. A Water-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kanako Eo illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $43.80, with listings from $34.52 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Boundaries Crossed
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #29 / 149
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kanako Eo
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2012/11/07
Squirtle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Squirtle #29 — the playability layer behind the price.
Shell Shield
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent’s).
Water Splash
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Shell Shield
- Attacks
- 1
Squirtle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Squirtle #29.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($43.80), Normal ($3.55).
This $43.80 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $43.80 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Squirtle at a trend of €1.41, an average sold price of €2.54 and a near-mint floor of €0.03.
Squirtle price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.30 over 7 days versus €3.00 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+10%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.75, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.41.
Squirtle has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $42.83 to $43.80; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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.
The $43.80 market translates to a net of about $37.70 (eBay), $37.92 (TCGplayer), $41.26 (Cardmarket), $38.73 (Whatnot) or $43.80 (direct). That $6.10 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Squirtle #29.
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 #29 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 $43.80 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $55.26 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $89.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $11.34 (13.5% 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.
Squirtle within Boundaries Crossed
Squirtle ranks #18 of 65 tracked Boundaries Crossed cards by market value, against a set median of $16.12.
It sits in the top 74% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Black Kyurem-EX (#145), valued at $650.48.
What makes Squirtle valuable
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $43.80 with steady supply, Squirtle sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Kanako Eo illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Modern-era (2012) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Squirtle is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Squirtle
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Squirtle can realise well above the $34.52 low end.
- Boundaries Crossed was released in 2012; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Squirtle has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.30 and €3.00) to time entries and exits.
- For Squirtle, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Squirtle value questions
What is the value of Squirtle?
Squirtle trades near $43.80 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $34.52–—; Cardmarket shows €1.41.
Should I buy Squirtle?
As a modern-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (10.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Squirtle?
Squirtle is a Common card from Boundaries Crossed (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Squirtle?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($43.80), Normal ($3.55). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Squirtle?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $43.80. 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 Squirtle?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kanako Eo also matters to collector demand.
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