Wartortle
Pokemon • Base Set
Card Type
Stage 1
Set & Number
Base Set - 42/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Edition & Language
Shadowless / Unlimited (Base Set 1999 Edition) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Moderately Played (MP) to Heavily Played (HP)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (PSA 5-6): $20 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent sales for LP-MP Shadowless Wartortle range from $5 to $12. PSA 6-7 copies sell for approximately $40-$55.
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy edge whitening on corners and sides; visible surface scratches and silvering; vertical surface wear/scuffing through the text box; possible minor creases or surface indentations near the edges.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Due to the significant surface wear and whitening, the expected grade would likely be a PSA 5 or lower, making the grading fees higher than the increase in market value.
Card Description
70 HP Water-type Stage 1. Evolves from Squirtle. Attacks: [W][C] Withdraw - Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Wartortle during your opponent's next turn. [W][C][C] Bite - 40 damage. Weakness: Lightning. Resistance: None. Retreat Cost: 1.
Notable Features
Shadowless variant: Missing the drop shadow behind the character illustration box and features a thinner font for the HP and attacks. Copyright year is listed as '1995, 96, 98, 99'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic based on rosette pattern, font kerning for the shadowless variant, and typical color saturation/card stock texture for the 1999 Wizards of the Coast print run.
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