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Wartortle
Base 42/102 • uncommon
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 42/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $5.61
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Wartortle during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Often hides in water to stalk unweary prey. When swimming quickly, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Wartortle card from the Base Set was released as part of the initial launch of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Japan in 1996 and North America in 1999. Created by Creatures Inc. and published by Nintendo, the card was designed to bridge the evolution line between Squirtle and Blastoise, providing players with a mid-tier Water-type evolution that utilized the Withdrawal attack to increase survivability during gameplay.
The illustration was rendered by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific artists in the franchise's history. Arita utilized a distinct, watercolor-influenced style that became the hallmark of the original Base Set. The design emphasizes the creature's aquatic nature and evolved form, and it was received positively by players for its balance of nostalgia and utility, remaining a staple of early set collecting due to its iconic appearance.
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About Wartortle
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