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Squirtle

151 170/165 • ultra-rare

Set: 151
Number: 170/165
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Released: 2023
Energy type: water energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $90.62
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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What it's worth

$90.62market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$86.54 – $123.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This ultra-rare water-type card stands out as an Illustration Rare, a designation that emphasizes the unique artistic vision applied to this classic character. Because it originates from a specific set focused on the original catalog of creatures, it is highly prized by collectors who value both the aesthetic quality of the artwork and the nostalgic significance of the subject.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: water energyWithdraw

Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks.

Cost: water energy water energySkull Bash20

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Squirtle card numbered 170/165 was released as part of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion in late 2023. This set was specifically designed to celebrate the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, tapping into deep nostalgia for long-time fans by reintroducing the original generation through a modern design lens.

This particular illustration was created by artist Mitsuhiro Arita, a legendary figure in the Pokémon Trading Card Game who has contributed artwork since the game's inception in 1996. Arita aimed to capture a serene, naturalistic depiction of the water-type starter, choosing a soft, watercolor-inspired aesthetic that emphasizes the character's gentle nature rather than a combat-focused pose. It was received with significant enthusiasm by collectors, who valued both the sentimental connection to the original starter Pokémon and the refined, sophisticated art style that stands out from more aggressive card illustrations.

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