Wartortle #42

Base entered circulation in 1999. Series classification for this set is Base.

With 102 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

Within this set, Wartortle is card number 42 with a Uncommon designation.

Wartortle appears in Base, released in 1999. Card flavor text reads: "Often hides in water to stalk unweary prey.

When swimming quickly, it moves its ears to maintain balance." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon.

Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Water.

This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Wartortle evolves from Squirtle.

For Wartortle in Base, the current reference price is $3.65. Week-over-week movement is lower by 5.2%.

Against its 30-day baseline of $3.55, this card is pricing 2.9% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $2.92 to $4.42 (41% spread), a moderate-volatility profile.

Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Wartortle sits within a broader pool of Wartortle variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets.

Observed alternatives run from $0.25 to $78.67 (31368% spread). The current card sits -84% versus the sampled alternative average of $23.13.

Notable alternatives include Wartortle #8 (151) at $0.25, Wartortle #171 (151) at $78.67, Wartortle #24 (Team Up) at $0.39, and Wartortle #34 (Unbroken Bonds) at $0.53.

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (5.2%); this leaves value 17% under the 90-day peak. With a 41% 90-day spread ($2.92-$4.42), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.

Relative to the 30-day baseline ($3.55), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +7210% above the current raw benchmark.

PSA 9 is currently around $63.26, while PSA 10 is $266.82.