Wartortle
Base Set · 42 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Zestaw
Base SetNumer
42
Rzadkość
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
1,440
Last Updated
Mar 4, 2026
About Wartortle
Wartortle is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 42 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Wartortle Price Analysis
The current market price for Wartortle from Base Set is $0.82 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.70 to a high of $100.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $180.92 — approximately 220.6x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -93.6% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,440+), 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: AOG 9, BGS 8 5, BGS 9, CGC 10, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 7 5 | $40.00 | $20.00 | $60.00 | 15 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $366.39 | $50.00 | $2,000 | 60 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 12 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $250.00 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $180.92 | $145.00 | $390.00 | 47 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $100.00 | $2.70 | $100.00 | 1,075 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $67.50 | $4.00 | $150.00 | 80 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 2 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $65.00 | $69.50 | $69.50 | 2 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $0.82 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 | $31.11 | $22.22 | $22.22 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 5 | $112.30 | $84.64 | $84.64 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | MTG 9 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $154.99 | $154.99 | $154.99 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 5 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 6 |
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. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. 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.
