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5 facts about this card
Wartortle #43 is the reverse-holo counterpart to the regular Wartortle #42 in EX Crystal Guardians, giving this uncommon a distinct collector identity within the set rather than just being a standard pack filler.
EX Crystal Guardians was released in English on August 30, 2006, placing this card squarely in the late ex-era period that collectors love for its reverse holos, ex cards, and transitional set design.
This card was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, one of Pokémon’s most important character designers and the original designer of Pikachu, which gives even a humble Wartortle uncommon a direct link to the franchise’s earliest creative history.
Because Wartortle is Pokédex #8 and the direct evolution of Squirtle, this card represents the iconic middle stage of one of Kanto’s original starter lines, a lineage that began in the first Pokémon games released in 1996.
Collectors often chase reverse holos from EX Crystal Guardians because the set’s reverse-foil treatment turns even lower-rarity cards like Wartortle into nostalgic binder standouts from one of the most recognizable eras of Pokémon TCG collecting.
Card Reference
Wartortle [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Crystal Guardians set, card number 43. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2006. The current market price is $48.91, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Wartortle [Reverse Holo] is $48.91. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Wartortle [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Crystal Guardians set, card number 43, released in 2006.
Whether Wartortle [Reverse Holo] 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 [Reverse Holo] 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.