Wartortle (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 009/048 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
009/048
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Wartortle (Japanese) Worth?
Wartortle (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Common card from the Pokemon Web set, card number 009/048. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Wartortle (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Wartortle (Japanese) (Pokemon Web, 009/048) is worth around $108.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $108.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $30.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $179.50 — about 1.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $93.49.
Is It Worth Grading Wartortle (Japanese)?
Grading Wartortle (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($108.00) and a PSA 10 ($179.50) is about $71.50 — a 1.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $93.49, CGC 10 $120.00, CGC 9.5 $150.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $108.00 | $108.00 | $108.00 | 19 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $43.38 | $43.38 | $43.38 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $66.16 | $66.16 | $66.16 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $93.49 | $93.49 | $93.49 | 16 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 1 |
Is Wartortle (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Wartortle (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Wartortle (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
