Turtwig #1
Turtwig is card #1 from Plasma Storm, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $15.44 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.
Turtwig #1 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Turtwig at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Live market value $15.44 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €0.28 (7d), €0.30 (30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €0.43.
- From Plasma Storm (Black & White), released 2013.
Turtwig price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Turtwig #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.59
- Mid
- $11.35
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $0.40
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Turtwig #1
Card #1 of Plasma Storm is Turtwig, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Black & White series (2013). The card carries 70 HP and Grass typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $15.44 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $10.59 to —.
“The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist.”
Printed flavour text on the Plasma Storm #1 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #1 / 135
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #387
- Released
- 2013/02/06
Turtwig attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Turtwig #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Nap
Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.
Razor Leaf
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Water -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Turtwig price analysis
What drives the current market value of Turtwig #1.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $15.44, Normal at $0.48.
In the $15.44 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $15.44 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Turtwig at a trend of €0.43, an average sold price of €0.42 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Turtwig price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.28, 6.7% below the 30-day average of €0.30.
Latest daily average €0.30 against a trend price of €0.43.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Turtwig, with a recorded low of $13.47 and high of $15.44; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 6.9% 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 Turtwig?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $15.44 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $13.09 via eBay's default tier, $13.17 on TCGplayer, $14.32 on Cardmarket, $13.46 on Whatnot and $15.44 selling directly — a $2.35 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 Turtwig?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Turtwig #1 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 $15.44 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 $61.41 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-38.8% 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.
Turtwig within Plasma Storm
Turtwig ranks #20 of 61 tracked Plasma Storm cards by market value, against a set median of $9.92.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 69%.
The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.
What makes Turtwig valuable
- Turtwig is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Modern-era (2013) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Its Grass typing means Turtwig has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Turtwig
- For Turtwig, 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 (€0.28 and €0.30) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Turtwig can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Turtwig can realise well above the $10.59 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $15.44 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Turtwig value questions
What is the value of Turtwig?
The current TCGplayer market value is $15.44 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.59 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.43.
Will Turtwig hold its value?
As a modern-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-6.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Turtwig?
Turtwig is a Common card from Plasma Storm (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 Turtwig?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($15.44), Normal ($0.48). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Turtwig sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.44. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Turtwig cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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