
Wartortle
Base Set (Shadowless) · 042/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
042/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Wartortle Worth?
Wartortle (Unlimited variant) is an Uncommon from Base Set (Shadowless), card number 042/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Wartortle Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Wartortle (Base Set (Shadowless), 042/102) is worth around $24.97 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $24.97, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.06. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $24.97, Lightly Played $15.44, Moderately Played $6.47, Heavily Played $3.06, Damaged $2.06 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $399.99 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $100.00.
Is It Worth Grading Wartortle?
Grading Wartortle can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($24.97) and a PSA 10 ($399.99) is about $375.02 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $100.00, PSA 8 $26.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $399.99 | $399.99 | $399.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.06 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 75 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.06 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 77 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.44 | $14.81 | $14.81 | 181 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.47 | $4.68 | $7.99 | 141 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $24.97 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 97 |
Is Wartortle a Good Buy?
Wartortle is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Wartortle's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.





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