Wartortle 43/100
Pokemon card from Crystal Guardians · released Aug 30, 2006
Wartortle is an Uncommon Water-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 43/100 in Crystal Guardians (released Aug 30, 2006), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$89.99 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$53.37 to ~$68.91, up 29.1%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$2.26 | ~$0.74 | ~$2.02 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$89.99 | ~$49.00 | ~$199.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Crystal Guardians products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
Card details
| Set | Crystal Guardians |
| Number | 43/100 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 80 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Squirtle |
| Artist | Atsuko Nishida |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number43/100Card 43 of the 100 in the main Crystal Guardians list.
- Set symbol
The small Crystal Guardians symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Atsuko Nishida” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Tail WhipFlip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
Bite40
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Wartortle printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.