Wartortle Crystal Guardians #43
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Wartortle is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Crystal Guardians (#43), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It's a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP, evolving from Squirtle, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $41.68 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $184 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 4× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 39 | $184$184–$184 | |
| PSA 8pop 48 | $77$50–$79 | |
| PSA 7pop 21 | $26$12–$26 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 17% of 229 PSA-graded Wartortle copies are a gem-mint 10 (39 of 229) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (10 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 17% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$70); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $183.77 | $71.83 | +$70 | 4.4× |
| PSA 8 | $77.16 | $70.76 | −$35 | 1.9× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 229 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 17% | $184.00 |
| PSA 9 | 45% | $74.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 38% | $42.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
40% spreadCurrently 40% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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Card text
Evolves from Squirtle.
About the Pokémon
Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
Card details
Other Wartortle cards
There are 9 different Wartortle printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Crystal Guardians #43 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Wartortle (Crystal Guardians #43) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Wartortle from Crystal Guardians is worth approximately $41.68 ungraded (near-mint), and around $184 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Wartortle?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Wartortle from Crystal Guardians is worth around $184 — roughly 4× the raw ungraded value of $41.68.
Should I grade my Wartortle?
A PSA 10 sells for about $184 versus $41.68 raw — roughly a 4× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Wartortle rare?
Wartortle is a Uncommon card from Crystal Guardians (card #43), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its current blended market value is $41.68 ungraded.