Wartortle #65
📉 Dip AlertWartortle is card #65 from Platinum, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $20.03 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.
Wartortle #65 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Wartortle at a glance
- 7-day average €0.63; 30-day average €0.89.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Live market value $20.03 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Set: Platinum (Platinum, 2009).
- Cardmarket values it at €0.66 (EUR).
Wartortle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Wartortle #65.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.00
- Mid
- $14.36
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.61
- Mid
- $4.05
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Wartortle #65
Printed as #65 in Platinum, Wartortle belongs to the Platinum series and dates to 2009. A Water-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Midori Harada; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $20.03, spanning $10.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.”
Printed flavour text on the Platinum #65 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #65 / 127
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Squirtle
- Pokédex
- #8
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Wartortle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Wartortle #65 — the playability layer behind the price.
Double Slap
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Rocket Tackle
Wartortle does 10 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Wartortle by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Wartortle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Wartortle #65.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($20.03), Normal ($3.95) — 2 versions in total.
This $20.03 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $20.03, Wartortle draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Wartortle trends at €0.66 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.82, lowest NM €0.03).
Wartortle price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.63, 29.2% below the 30-day average of €0.89.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.21, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.66.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $20.03–$20.53. The most recent snapshot of $20.03 sits 0% up that range, 2.4% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 2.4% over the tracked window.
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 $20.03 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $17.08 via eBay's default tier, $17.18 on TCGplayer, $18.68 on Cardmarket, $17.55 on Whatnot and $20.03 selling directly — a $2.95 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
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Should you grade Wartortle?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Wartortle #65 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 $20.03 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $3.57 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-22.1% 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 Platinum
Within Platinum it is the #40 most valuable of 89 tracked cards; the set median is $18.33.
That is 9% above the middle of the set — a top-56% position.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Wartortle valuable
- The Midori Harada artwork gives Wartortle appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Uncommon rarity, Wartortle is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- At $20.03 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era cards like Wartortle (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Its Water typing means Wartortle has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Wartortle
- Platinum was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Wartortle has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Wartortle can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $20.03 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Wartortle, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Wartortle value questions
What is Wartortle #65 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $20.03 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.66.
Is Wartortle a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-29.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Wartortle?
Wartortle is a Uncommon card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). 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 ($20.03), Normal ($3.95). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Wartortle?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.03. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Wartortle cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
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