Wartortle
Base Set · 042/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
042/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Wartortle Worth?
Wartortle is an Uncommon from Base Set, card number 042/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Wartortle Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Wartortle (Base Set, 042/102) is worth around $4.10 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.10, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.58. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.10, Lightly Played $1.67, Moderately Played $1.18, Heavily Played $0.97, Damaged $0.58 — 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 $249.99 — about 61x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $66.00.
Is It Worth Grading Wartortle?
Grading Wartortle can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.10) and a PSA 10 ($249.99) is about $245.89 — a 61x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $66.00, CGC 10 $250.00, CGC 9.5 $42.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.85 | $2.85 | $2.85 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.39 | $2.39 | $2.39 | 22 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.83 | $2.83 | $2.83 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.22 | $5.22 | $5.22 | 16 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.35 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $21.53 | $21.53 | $21.53 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $6.13 | $6.13 | $6.13 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $22.19 | $22.19 | $22.19 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $6.83 | $5.50 | $8.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $249.99 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 43 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $21.53 | $21.53 | $21.53 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 28 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.58 | $0.25 | $0.77 | 412 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.97 | $0.28 | $4.33 | 453 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.67 | $0.75 | $2.21 | 1,623 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.18 | $0.40 | $3.19 | 1,320 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.10 | $3.25 | $7.97 | 1,204 |
Is Wartortle a Good Buy?
Wartortle is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Wartortle's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
