Wartortle Base Set 1st Edition PSA 10 Price History
Live PSA 10 Gem Mint price tracking for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Wartortle (#42). Data compiled from verified sold listings on eBay, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect.
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Wartortle was printed across multiple Base Set variants. Click any variant above to view its price history.
PSA 10 Monthly Price History
Monthly average PSA 10 Gem Mint price for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Wartortle (#42). Data covers Jan 2021 – May 2026.
Recent Gem Mint Sales
| Date Sold | Price | Grade | Source | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | $15,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #42 WARTORTLE PSA 10 #42 |
| 2026-01-02 | $7,600 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Wartortle Card #42/102 PSA 10 Gem Mint 042/102 |
| 2025-11-04 | $3,500 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Game Wartortle 1st Edition PSA 10! |
| 2025-05-27 | $6,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Card Game Base Set 1st Edition WARTORTLE #42/102 PSA 10 GEM MINT 42/102 |
| 2025-05-11 | $2,728 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Cards – PSA 10 1st Edition Wartortle 42/102 Shadowless Base Set GEM MT |
| 2025-03-09 | $1,776 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Cards – PSA 10 1st Edition Wartortle 42/102 Base Set Shadowless Holo NM |
| 2025-02-16 | $1,463 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Pokemon Wartortle Base Set 1st Edition Card 42/102 |
| 2024-10-24 | $1,950 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Wartortle Base Set 1st Edition 42/102 Gray Stamp Pokemon Card 42/102 |
| 2024-09-02 | $2,299 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Card Game Base Set 1st Edition WARTORTLE #42/102 PSA 10 GEM MINT 42/102 |
| 2024-06-09 | $1,453 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Wartortle Base Set 1st Edition #42 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2024-05-13 | $1,850 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Card Game Base Set 1st Edition WARTORTLE #42/102 PSA 10 GEM MINT 42/102 |
| 2024-04-07 | $2,194 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Wartortle Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #42 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2024-03-22 | $1,875 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Wartortle 42/102 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2024-03-10 | $2,025 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 1st Edition Wartortle Base Set ENGLISH Pokemon 1999 #42 |
| 2023-12-29 | $1,825 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT WARTORTLE 42/102 1ST EDITION Base Set Pokemon Card |
| 2023-12-11 | $1,800 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Wartortle Base Set 1st Edition #42 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2023-11-09 | $1,799 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless #42 Wartortle – PSA 10 GEM MINT #42 |
| 2023-08-01 | $1,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Wartortle 42/102 1st Edition Base Set PSA 10 1999 Pokemon Shadowless |
| 2023-07-09 | $1,547 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Wartortle Base Set 1st Edition #42 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2023-06-18 | $1,600 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Wartortle Base Set 1st Edition #42 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2023-05-25 | $1,525 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET SHADOWLESS 1ST EDITION WARTORTLE #42 PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2023-04-16 | $2,200 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base set 1st Edition Shadowless PSA 10 Gem Mint Wartortle 42/102 42/102 |
| 2023-01-26 | $2,996 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 pokemon base set 1st edition PSA 10 Wartortle 42/102 |
| 2023-01-22 | $151 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Schillok 1st Edition PSA 10 Base Set 42/102 Wartortle 1999 DEUTSCH |
| 2023-01-19 | $1,925 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Wartortle 42/102 1st Edition Base Set PSA 10 1999 Pokemon Shadowless |
| 2023-01-03 | $2,200 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Wartortle 42/102 First 1st Edition Base Set 1999 Pokemon Gem Mint #42 |
| 2022-11-29 | $2,138 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Wartortle 42/102 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2022-05-16 | $1,275 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Wartortle 42/102 1st Edition Base Set PSA 10 1999 Pokemon Game |
| 2022-03-23 | $1,999 | PSA 10 | Fanatics | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Wartortle #42 PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2021-07-29 | $2,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless Wartortle 42/102 PSA 10 1999 WOTC |
| 2021-06-10 | $2,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless Wartortle PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2021-04-05 | $1,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon PSA 10 Wartortle Base Set First Edition *Same* |
32 verified gem-mint sales (PSA 10, CGC 10, BGS 10, and other 10-grade equivalents). PSA 10 carries the highest premium; CGC 10 and BGS 10 typically trade at a slight discount. Prices exclude shipping.
About Wartortle (Base Set 1st Edition)
Stage 1 Water evolution of Squirtle. Withdraw and Bite — pre-evolution of Blastoise.
The Base Set 1st Edition print is the rarest variant. It carries the “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork and uses the shadowless border. WotC printed 1st Edition copies for only the first few weeks of the 1999 U.S. release.
How to identify a 1st Edition Wartortle:
- “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box
- No drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”)
- WotC copyright at the bottom
- 1999 copyright date
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Wartortle Base Set 1st Edition worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $6,000. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $151 to $15,000. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Wartortle is a 1st Edition?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the 1st Edition variant are: “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box, no drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”).
- Where does this price data come from?
- All chart data and recent sales are compiled from verified sold listings across eBay, TCGPlayer, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect. Last refreshed 2026-05-24.
Price data compiled from verified sold listings across major marketplaces and auction houses. Last updated 2026-05-24. This page is informational only and is not investment advice. Card image courtesy of the Pokemon TCG API.