Squirtle - Base (#63)
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 63
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Water
After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. It powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
Squirtle - Base
Squirtle is a Common Pokémon card from the Base Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 63 in the Base checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 40 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $7.79, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Squirtle has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#63 in Base) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 46Average
Strong era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 140m ago
Market price history
Other printings of Squirtle
Squirtle FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Squirtle from Base worth?
Recent recorded market price is $7.79 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Squirtle?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Squirtle has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Squirtle?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Squirtle released?
The Base set released in 1999, so this card (#63 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Squirtle?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Base set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.