What is the value difference between ungraded and graded Squirtle?

An ungraded copy is available, while a PSA 10 version of this card is valued at $267.

Which set is this Squirtle card from?

This Squirtle card originates from the Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck set.

Is this card considered rare in the Pokémon trading card market?

As a 1st Edition card from the 2004 Starter Deck, it holds collectible value for Pokémon enthusiasts.

Squirtle [1st Edition] #18 — Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck Card Value

Name: Squirtle [1st Edition] #18 — Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck

What the Squirtle [1st Edition] #18 card from Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Squirtle [1st Edition] #18 value — Ungraded $5 · PSA 10 $267. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon 2004 Starter DeckGame · Pokémon

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Which version do you have?

For the absolute cheapest way to own Squirtle #18, buy the Standard version for $9. The 1st Edition, priced at $5, offers no tangible upgrade in this case, so the lower price point is the better deal. Since the difference is minimal, save your money and purchase the Standard version unless you specifically want the "1st Edition" label for collection completeness.

VersionUsedNewBuy

StandardSquirtle #18 — Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck Card Value$9.34$138.51eBay ↗

1st Edition— this pageSquirtle [1st Edition] #18 — Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck Card Value$4.99$267.31eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck
Game: Pokémon

Squirtle [1st Edition] #18 (Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck) card value

An ungraded Squirtle [1st Edition] #18 from Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck averages around $5. A Grade 9 copy runs about null, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $267.

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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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$5	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$267	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the value difference between ungraded and graded Squirtle?: An ungraded copy is available, while a PSA 10 version of this card is valued at $267.
Which set is this Squirtle card from?: This Squirtle card originates from the Pokémon 2004 Starter Deck set.
Is this card considered rare in the Pokémon trading card market?: As a 1st Edition card from the 2004 Starter Deck, it holds collectible value for Pokémon enthusiasts.