Wartortle (Japanese)
SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 · 171/165 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
171/165
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Wartortle (Japanese) Worth?
Wartortle (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 set, card number 171/165. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Wartortle (Japanese) (SV2a: Pokemon Card 151, 171/165) is worth around $18.46 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $18.46, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $3.48. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $18.46, Lightly Played $9.79, Moderately Played $7.71, Heavily Played $3.48 — 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 $71.07 — about 3.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.00.
Is It Worth Grading Wartortle (Japanese)?
Grading Wartortle (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($18.46) and a PSA 10 ($71.07) is about $52.61 — a 3.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.00, CGC 10 $26.99, CGC 9.5 $24.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.58 | $13.58 | $13.58 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $17.53 | $13.99 | $21.06 | 231 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $266.80 | $266.80 | $266.80 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $758.00 | $758.00 | $758.00 | 11 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 79 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $71.07 | $71.07 | $71.07 | 85 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.08 | $20.08 | $20.08 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 59 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 10 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.48 | $3.48 | $3.48 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.79 | $14.99 | $18.00 | 210 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.71 | $7.71 | $7.71 | 43 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $18.46 | $15.44 | $20.00 | 2,640 |
Is Wartortle (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Wartortle (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.
