Wartortle
Pokemon • 151 (Scarlet & Violet Special Expansion)
Card Type
Stage 1 Pokemon
Set & Number
151 (Scarlet & Violet Special Expansion) - 171/165
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Edition & Language
Unlimited (Modern Standard Edition) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $75.00 - $90.00
Recent Sales
Recent TCGplayer and eBay sales for Near Mint raw copies hover around $22. PSA 10 copies have been consistently selling in the $80 range over the last 30 days.
Condition Details
Based on the image, the card appears to have excellent eye appeal within its top-loader. Centering seems slightly bottom-heavy. Edges and corners look sharp without visible whitening, though a full inspection outside the sleeve would be required to confirm surface perfection.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the surface is flawless and you are aiming for a PSA 10. The value jump from raw to Gem Mint is significant (~4x), but a grade of PSA 9 might only break even after fees and shipping.
Card Description
HP 100 Water Type. Free Diving: Put up to 3 Basic Water Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand. Spinning Attack: 50 damage. Weakness: Lightning x2. Retreat Cost: 2.
Notable Features
Full-art illustration featuring Wartortle swimming underwater. It is part of the 'Secret Rare' subset of the 151 expansion (cards numbered past 165). Parallel rainbow-light diffraction from the holofoil is standard for this rarity.
Authentication Notes
The font styles, HP text, and holo pattern appear consistent with authentic Scarlet & Violet 151 Illustration Rares. The texture (though difficult to see through plastic) and the specific art by Yoriyuki Ikegami match known authentic copies.
Scanned: 2026-06-27T06:08:48.055311