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Squirtle [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#63
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$126.05Market Price
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Squirtle [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This exact Base Set Squirtle card uses attacks pulled straight from the video games—Bubble and Withdraw—and even its Pokédex text is adapted from Pokémon Red and Blue, giving the card a direct link to Squirtle’s earliest game identity.
Artist
Base Set Squirtle was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining artists of the original Pokémon TCG era, which helps make even this common card feel like part of the hobby’s foundational artwork lineup.
In-Game
Squirtle was designed by Atsuko Nishida, who said she created the original starter trio by working backward from their final evolutions, so this little Basic Pokémon traces all the way back to Blastoise’s concept.
Set Lore
The English Base Set was the launch point of Pokémon’s 1999 TCG explosion in the United States, so a 1st Edition Squirtle is tied to the hobby’s most iconic opening chapter.
Cultural Impact
This artwork became so iconic that the Base Set Squirtle image was later revived as a Jumbo promo for the Kanto First Partner Pack during Pokémon’s 25th Anniversary celebration.
Card Reference
About Squirtle [1st Edition]
Squirtle [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 63. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $126.05, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Base Set
- Card Number
- #63
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Squirtle [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Squirtle [1st Edition] is $126.05. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Squirtle [1st Edition] from?
Squirtle [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 63, released in 1999.
Is Squirtle [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Squirtle [1st Edition] 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.
How can I buy or sell Squirtle [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Squirtle [1st Edition] 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.