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5 facts about this card
Wartortle’s Illustration Rare appears in Scarlet & Violet—151, a special expansion released on September 22, 2023 that was built entirely around the original Kanto 151 Pokémon, making this card part of a nostalgia-focused set collectors instantly connected with.
The Pokémon Company promoted Scarlet & Violet—151 with its '151 to 151' campaign celebrating the return of the original 151 Pokémon, which gives Wartortle extra nostalgic weight as Pokédex #008 from the very first generation.
Wartortle has remained relevant beyond the main RPGs by appearing as Blastoise’s mid-stage evolution in Pokémon UNITE, where Squirtle evolves into Wartortle before reaching Blastoise, reinforcing its identity as more than just a stepping stone card.
This card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most celebrated artists in Pokémon TCG history, a detail many collectors love because his name is tied to some of the hobby’s most iconic early-era artwork.
Wartortle #171 is officially listed as an Illustration Rare in the Scarlet & Violet—151 card list, giving this Stage 1 evolution a showcase treatment that turns a classic middle evolution into a true binder centerpiece.
Card Reference
Wartortle is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 151 set, card number 171. This card has a Illustration Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Scarlet & Violet era, and was released in 2023. The current market price is $62.76, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
The current market price of Wartortle is $62.76. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Wartortle is from the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 151 set, card number 171, released in 2023.
Whether Wartortle is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
You can buy or sell Wartortle on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.