Wartortle
Base Set · 042/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNomor
042/102
Kelangkaan
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
3,975
Last Updated
Mar 13, 2026
About Wartortle
Wartortle is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 042/102 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Wartortle Price Analysis
The current market price for Wartortle from Base Set is $3.57 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.50 to a high of $4.97. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $22.50 — approximately 6.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $60.00. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -2.2% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (3,975+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Wartortle
Professional grading is available for Wartortle and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 5, BGS 7, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 3 5, CGC 4 5, CGC 5, CGC 5 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.25 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $17.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.85 | $2.85 | $2.85 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.39 | $4.16 | $4.16 | 16 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.83 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $51.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $6.13 | $6.13 | $6.13 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $7.33 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $22.50 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 67 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $17.00 | $21.53 | $21.53 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $9.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.66 | $0.24 | $1.68 | 274 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.57 | $1.50 | $4.97 | 904 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.87 | $0.25 | $0.95 | 335 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.06 | $0.30 | $2.10 | 973 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $13.70 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.22 | $4.19 | $6.99 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $10.00 | $17.10 | $17.10 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $30.00 | $5.50 | $8.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $250.00 | $44.00 | $190.00 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $26.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.09 | $0.84 | $3.99 | 1,175 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $13.35 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.50 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 21 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $22.19 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $21.53 | $21.53 | $21.53 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $60.00 | $39.92 | $75.27 | 42 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $30.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
Is Wartortle a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Wartortle typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
