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Wartortle #042/102 1st Edition price and PSA 10 value
As of September 23, 2026, a near-mint ungraded Wartortle #042/102 1st Edition from Base Set (Shadowless) sells for about $99.49. Graded, a PSA 9 sells for about $528 and a PSA 10 for about $9,157.
Worth grading. Even a PSA 9 ($528) leaves $294.71 after the Standard fee of $59.99. A PSA 10 makes $7,263.38 after the Premier fee of $599.
Raw price: TCGplayer market price, updated September 23, 2026. Graded values: PriceCharting, updated September 23, 2026. Prices move daily. This is a guide, not financial advice.
Wartortle 042 grading math
Here is what you keep at each grade if you buy the card raw at today's price, pay PSA and $5 shipping, and sell the slab with a 13% selling fee. PSA's fee depends on what the card is worth after grading: it bills you up to the right tier if the card comes back worth more (the upcharge). PSA's cheapest open tier is Standard ($59.99). If this card grades a 10 it lands in Premier ($599), so your all-in cost is $703.
| Grade | Sells for | PSA fee at that value | You make |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $9,157 | Premier $599 | +$7,263.38 |
| PSA 9 | $528 | Standard $59.99 | +$294.71 |
| PSA 8 | $237 | Standard $59.99 | +$42.14 |
The slab has to sell for at least $809 to break even. A PSA 10 sells for about 92 times the raw price, and a PSA 9 for about 5.3 times.
Other grades: a 9.5 sells for about $581 and a BGS 10 for about $11,905.
PSA tiers checked September 20, 2026. See PSA grading cost and tiers and the full list of cards worth grading for profit.
Card details
- CardWartortle #042/102
- SetBase Set (Shadowless)
- Printing1st Edition
- RarityUncommon
- ReleasedJan 09, 1999
- EraVintage Era (1999–2003)
About 150 tracked sales back these prices. That is enough to trust the numbers, though a graded copy can take a little time to sell.
See current Wartortle 042 listings on TCGplayer
Before you grade this card
Vintage holos scratch easily and old print runs were often off-centre, so high grades are rare. Check the holo under a bright light and look hard at the back edges for whitening. Graders score centering, corners, edges and surface, and the lowest of the four usually sets the grade. Our guide to card grading shows what to look for and compares PSA, BGS and CGC.
Questions
Wartortle 042 questions
How much is Wartortle #042/102 worth?
An ungraded near-mint Wartortle #042/102 1st Edition from Base Set (Shadowless) sells for about $99.49. Graded copies sell for about $528 as a PSA 9 and $9,157 as a PSA 10. Worn copies sell for less than the raw price.
Is Wartortle 042 worth grading?
Worth grading. Even a PSA 9 ($528) leaves $294.71 after the Standard fee of $59.99. A PSA 10 makes $7,263.38 after the Premier fee of $599.
What is a PSA 10 Wartortle 042 worth?
About $9,157, based on tracked sales. A PSA 10 sells for about 92 times the raw price, and a PSA 9 for about 5.3 times.
Where can I sell my Wartortle 042?
Valuable singles usually do best on eBay, and stacks of cheaper singles on TCGplayer. Our guide on where to sell Pokémon cards compares the fees. If you would rather have it handled, ask us for a quote.
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