Wartortle [Shadowless] Pokemon Base Set #42
Lowest price
$35.00
Market$38.18
+$0.50 shipping
Estimated delivery in 5 to 10 days
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- Near MintOffers@20sCardsrated 5.0 out of 5 · 27 sales
$35.00
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Estimated delivery in 5 to 10 days
Price history
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- ×1@20sCardsrated 5.0 out of 5 · 27 sales$35.00
Prices by condition
| Condition | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $38.18 | From $35.00 · 1 listed | |
| $16.21 | ||
| $6.83 | ||
| $3.63 | ||
| $2.51 |
Near Mint copies currently sell for about $38.18; the cheapest raw copies listed start at $35.00.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $479.38 | ||
| $171.90 | ||
| $100.53 | ||
| $50.97 | ||
| $40.18 | ||
| $93.98 | ||
| $29.94 | ||
| $22.00 | ||
| $123.94 | ||
| $627.00 | ||
| $164.00 | ||
| $71.00 | ||
| $199.00 | ||
| $51.06 | ||
| $98.59 | ||
| $11.00 | ||
| $13.20 | ||
| $18.27 | ||
| $18.00 | ||
| $13.20 | ||
| $15.60 | ||
| $26.00 |
PSA 10 copies currently sell for about $479.38.
Recent sales
No verified sales yet
No DH sales recorded for Raw NM
About this card
Wartortle [Shadowless] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Wartortle #42 is part of the English Base Set’s famous Shadowless run, a transitional early print that came after 1st Edition and before the fully shadowed Unlimited version, making this card a distinct piece of the hobby’s earliest English history.
Set Lore
Because Base Set was the first English Pokémon TCG expansion, Shadowless cards like this Wartortle are tied directly to the game’s original launch era in the West and remain some of the most recognizable vintage cards ever printed.
Artist
This card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer whose artwork helped define the visual identity of Generation I, giving Wartortle [Shadowless] an unmistakably classic early-Pokémon look.
In-Game
Wartortle itself is a Generation I Pokémon from the original Kanto Pokédex, evolving from Squirtle into Blastoise, so this card captures the middle stage of one of the franchise’s most iconic starter lines.
Cultural Impact
The card’s flavor and Pokédex lore emphasize Wartortle’s unusual furry ears and tail being used for balance while swimming, a quirky design detail that helped make it stand out from more straightforward turtle monsters in early Pokémon culture.
Price indexes
Price indexes follow the combined price of a group of cards over time.
Card Reference
Wartortle [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #42) is worth $38.18 as of October 2026, ranked #121 of 442 priced cards in Pokemon Base Set by Raw NM market price.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
About Wartortle [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #42)
Wartortle [Shadowless] 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 $38.18, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $33.57 to $38.87, with a median of $37.65.
Card details
- Card Number
- #42
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Wartortle [Shadowless] price by condition
As of Oct 27, 2026, Wartortle [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #42) has a market price of $38.18 in Near Mint, $16.21 in Lightly Played, $6.83 in Moderately Played, $3.63 in Heavily Played, and $2.51 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $38.10 and ranged from $37.71 to $38.87. Near Mint is up 1.1% from about a month ago.
Wartortle [Shadowless] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $37.76 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $37.76 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $37.76 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $37.76 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $37.76 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $37.76 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $37.76 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $37.76 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $37.71 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $37.71 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $37.71 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $37.71 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $38.27 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $38.27 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $38.87 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $38.87 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $38.87 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $38.87 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $38.18 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $38.18 |
Wartortle [Shadowless] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Wartortle [Shadowless] sells for about $479.38, based on Double Holo market data as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy sells for about $171.90 as of October 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Wartortle [Shadowless] from Pokemon Base Set #42?
The current market price of Wartortle [Shadowless] is $38.18, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
What set is Wartortle [Shadowless] from?
Wartortle [Shadowless] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 42, released in 1999.
Is Wartortle [Shadowless] worth grading?
Whether Wartortle [Shadowless] 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 [Shadowless]?
You can buy or sell Wartortle [Shadowless] 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.
How much is Wartortle [Shadowless] worth in PSA 10?
Wartortle [Shadowless] in PSA 10 has a market price of about $479.38 as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy is worth about $171.90 as of October 2026 by comparison. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Wartortle [Shadowless] worth by condition?
As of Oct 27, 2026, Wartortle [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #42) has a market price of $38.18 in Near Mint, $16.21 in Lightly Played, $6.83 in Moderately Played, $3.63 in Heavily Played, and $2.51 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $38.10 and ranged from $37.71 to $38.87. Near Mint is up 1.1% from about a month ago.
Approximately 3,000 PSA graded copies tracked.
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