Question 1

What is the current market value of Wartortle #42?

Accepted Answer

Wartortle from Base is currently trading around $4.93. Week-over-week movement is lower by 21.2%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $5.57, this card is now 11.5% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $3.22 to $7.12 (79% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Wartortle #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 21.2% over 7 days, with the card now 31% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $3.22 and $7.12 create a 79% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 11.5% below its 30-day reference ($5.57). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Wartortle #42 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

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. Notable move text references "Withdraw" and "Bite". Lightning weakness applies to this print. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Wartortle cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Wartortle printings create a useful comparison set for Wartortle. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.69 and $14.17 (1954% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($3.67), this card is +34%. Notable alternatives include Wartortle #63 (Base Set 2) at $1.15, Wartortle #15 (Plasma Blast) at $1.22, Wartortle #30 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.69, and Wartortle #75 (Secret Wonders) at $0.82.

Question 5

What set is Wartortle #42 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

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.

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