| Set | EX Crystal Guardians |
| Card number | 42 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Kouki Saitou |
| Released | Aug 2006 |
Wartortle #42 Value (EX Crystal Guardians)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Wartortle #42 is an Uncommon from EX Crystal Guardians, released in 2006 and illustrated by Kouki Saitou. Despite a low raw price reflecting its common status, it boasts a remarkably high PSA 10 multiplier and increasing demand.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $1.85 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €20.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €17.80 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €14.55 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 17 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $762.11 |
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Wartortle #42: rarity, grading and trend
Wartortle #42 is an Uncommon Pokémon card from EX Crystal Guardians, the EX era (2006). It ranks as number 16 by price out of 100 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 412x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($1.85 to $1.85). The illustration is by Kouki Saitou.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $138.86 | 2 |
| CGC | 9 | $49.99 | 3 |
| PSA | 10 | $762.11 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $266.33 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $124.28 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $70.00 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Wartortle price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €20.00 | $1.85 |
| Oct 2026 | €20.00 | $1.85 |
| Sep 2026 | €20.00 | $1.85 |
| Aug 2026 | €19.84 | $1.85 |
| Jul 2026 | €15.00 | $1.85 |
| May 2026 | €20.00 | $1.85 |
| Mar 2026 | €19.83 | $1.82 |
| Feb 2026 | €19.75 | $1.75 |
| Jan 2026 | €19.99 | $1.75 |
| Dec 2025 | €17.98 | $1.76 |
| Nov 2025 | €16.00 | $1.77 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Wartortle #42 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $1.85, a PSA 10 sells for around $762.11 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €20.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Wartortle #42 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Wartortle #42 sells for about $762.11 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $1.85 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Wartortle #42 rare?
Wartortle #42 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 16 by price among the 100 cards in EX Crystal Guardians. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Wartortle #42 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $1.85.
Is Wartortle #42 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 412.0x raw ($760.26 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Wartortle I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (42) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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