Base Set (Shadowless) · #042/102
Wartortle
Wartortle (Base Set (Shadowless) #042/102) trades around $119.75 (1st Edition, Near Mint) and $3,229.50 graded PSA 10 (14 recent sales) as of October 26, 2026.
- HP
- 70
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- Base Set (Shadowless)
- Number
- #042/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Water
- HP
- 70
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
Card
- Market
- $119.751st Edition, Near Mint
- PSA 8
- $240.12
- PSA 9
- $562.5032 sales
- PSA 10
- $3,229.5014 sales · 27.0× market
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| 1st Edition — Near Mint | $119.75 |
| Unlimited — Near Mint | $38.18 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Wartortle Base Set (Shadowless) #042/102 worth?
The ungraded market price (1st Edition, Near Mint) is approximately $119.75. PSA 9 copies trade around $562.50 (32 recent sales). PSA 10 copies trade around $3229.50 (14 recent sales). Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Wartortle #042/102?
Wartortle is a Uncommon card in Base Set (Shadowless). Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
Who illustrated Wartortle #042/102?
Wartortle #042/102 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
When was Base Set (Shadowless) released?
Base Set (Shadowless) was released on January 9, 1999.
Should I grade Wartortle?
PSA 10 copies trade around $3230 across 14 recent sales — roughly 27× the ungraded market price ($120). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
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