Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] - Pokemon Base Set #42
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Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Wartortle is famous among Base Set collectors because a corrected design error left some copies showing Wartortle itself—rather than Squirtle—in the Evolution box.
Set Lore
The card comes from the original English Base Set, the release that established the iconic 102-card foundation of the Pokémon TCG for an entire generation of collectors.
In-Game
Its attacks, Withdraw and Bite, are both drawn directly from moves Wartortle can learn in the video games, giving the card a strong link to Generation I gameplay.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer whose stock-art style helped define the visual identity of early Wizards of the Coast cards.
Cultural Impact
Its flavor text is adapted from Wartortle’s Pokédex entry in Pokémon Red and Blue, tying the card directly to the earliest era of Pokémon worldbuilding fans remember most vividly.
Card Reference
About Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] (Pokemon Base Set #42)
Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 42. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $128.62, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $123.67 to $151.24, with a median of $132.50.
Card details
- Card Number
- #42
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] from Pokemon Base Set #42?
The current market price of Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] is $128.62. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] from?
Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 42, released in 1999.
Is Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] worth grading?
Whether Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] 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 Wartortle [Evolution Box Error]?
You can buy or sell Wartortle [Evolution Box Error] 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.
Approximately 500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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