Question 1

What is the current market value of Wartortle #171?

Accepted Answer

For Wartortle in 151, the current reference price is $61.90. Compared with last week, pricing is 10.7% lower. That is close to the 30-day average of $62.68. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $39.86 to $118.37 (127% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Wartortle #171 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (10.7%); this leaves value 48% under the 90-day peak. With a 127% 90-day spread ($39.86-$118.37), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($62.68), pricing is near equilibrium. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Wartortle #171 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Wartortle is a 151 card from the 2023 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Water. Wartortle evolves from Squirtle. Notable move text references "Free Diving" and "Spinning Attack". It is weak to Lightning type energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Wartortle cards available?

Accepted Answer

Wartortle sits within a broader pool of Wartortle variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.69 to $13.96 (1923% spread). The current card sits +1528% versus the sampled alternative average of $3.80. Notable alternatives include Wartortle #42 (Base) at $5.11, Wartortle #63 (Base Set 2) at $1.22, Wartortle #15 (Plasma Blast) at $1.01, and Wartortle #30 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.69.

Question 5

What set is Wartortle #171 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

151 was released in 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. With 207 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Wartortle (#171) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

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