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Wartortle
Platinum 65/127 • uncommon
- Set
- Platinum
- Number
- 65/127
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $3.98
- Artist
- Midori Harada
What it does
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Wartortle does 10 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Wartortle by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Wartortle card numbered 65/127 was released as part of the Platinum expansion, which debuted in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in early 2009. This set served as the introduction of the Platinum series, marking a thematic shift toward the Giratina Origin Forme and the mysterious Distortion World. Within this context, the card acts as a mid-stage evolution in the Squirtle line, maintaining the series' focus on elemental consistency while bridging the gap between basic Pokémon and their powerful final evolutions.
The illustration for this specific card was crafted by artist Ken Sugimori, whose work has defined the visual identity of the franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s design for this Wartortle emphasizes a clean, classic aesthetic, prioritizing clarity and character accuracy over the more experimental art styles seen in later expansions. While this particular uncommon card was primarily functional for deck-building during the 2009 competitive season, it remains a nostalgic touchpoint for collectors who appreciate the foundational design language established by the franchise’s lead character designer.
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