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Wartortle
151 171/165 • ultra-rare
- Set
- 151
- Number
- 171/165
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $48.31
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Put up to 3 Basic Water Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand.
It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
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Where it came from
The Wartortle illustration rare card is part of the Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion, released in 2023 to celebrate the original 151 Pokémon. This set was designed to evoke nostalgia for the inaugural generation of the franchise, specifically focusing on the first regional Pokédex. By featuring the entire evolution line of Kanto starters, The Pokémon Company sought to appeal to long-time fans who grew up with the 1990s originals while introducing modern card technology and aesthetic standards to classic subjects.
This specific card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Arita, who has contributed art to the series since its inception in 1996, utilized an intricate, detailed style that departs from the standard digital art often seen in the base set. The illustration depicts Wartortle in a tranquil, underwater environment, emphasizing the creature's aquatic nature and fluid movement. It was received warmly by collectors for its artistic depth and the sentimental value associated with the artist's return to the original starter evolutions.
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