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Wartortle
- Number
- 42
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- Energy
- Water
Wartortle - Crystal Guardians
Wartortle is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Crystal Guardians Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It sits at card number 42 in the Crystal Guardians checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $28.03 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Wartortle has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#42 in Crystal Guardians) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Wartortle
Wartortle FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Wartortle from Crystal Guardians worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $28.03 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Wartortle?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Wartortle has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Wartortle?
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. See Kouki Saitou'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 Wartortle released?
The Crystal Guardians set released in 2003. This specific card (#42 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Wartortle?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 Crystal Guardians 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.