What is the typical price range for Wartortle #42?

Ungraded copies are available at lower price points, while a Grade 9 sells for $68 and a PSA 10 is valued at $254.

Is the Base Set important for this card's value?

Yes, the card belongs to the Pokémon Base Set, which is a key factor in its collectible value.

How much more is a PSA 10 worth compared to ungraded?

A PSA 10 is valued at $254, significantly higher than the ungraded condition price.

Wartortle #42 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Wartortle #42 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Wartortle #42 value — Ungraded 2,6 € · $3 · Grade 9 58,95 € · $68 · PSA 10 220,2 € · $254. Prices updated Juli 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

22.7×

$68

Grade 9

84.7×

$254

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 84.7× raw.Chart values in USD

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Monatlicher CIB-Wert, basierend auf Verkäufen. Chart values in USD.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the card, buy the Standard version for only $3. The higher-priced versions offer specific collector appeal: Trainer Deck B ($275) is a premium set inclusion, Evolution Box Error ($140) signifies a rarity, and 1st Edition ($75) offers early printing value. Save your money unless you specifically seek the scarcity of the Evolution Box Error or the investment potential of the 1st Edition.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Trainer Deck BWartortle [Trainer Deck B] #42 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value238,15 € · $274.71.031 € · $1,190eBay ↗

Evolution Box ErrorWartortle [Evolution Box Error] #42 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value121,37 € · $140—eBay ↗

1st EditionWartortle [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value65,01 € · $74.995.202 € · $6,000eBay ↗

ShadowlessWartortle [Shadowless] #42 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value10,89 € · $12.56347,64 € · $401eBay ↗

1999-2000Wartortle [1999-2000] #42 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value4,14 € · $4.78200,48 € · $231.25eBay ↗

Standard— this pageWartortle #42 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value2,91 € · $3.36219,91 € · $253.67eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Wartortle #42 (Pokémon Base Set)2,91 € · $3.36

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Wartortle #42 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Wartortle #42 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $3. A Grade 9 copy runs about $68, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $254.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	2,6 € · $3	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	58,95 € · $68	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	220,2 € · $254	eBay sold comps

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What is the typical price range for Wartortle #42?: Ungraded copies are available at lower price points, while a Grade 9 sells for $68 and a PSA 10 is valued at $254.
Is the Base Set important for this card's value?: Yes, the card belongs to the Pokémon Base Set, which is a key factor in its collectible value.
How much more is a PSA 10 worth compared to ungraded?: A PSA 10 is valued at $254, significantly higher than the ungraded condition price.