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Wartortle [1st Edition] #42 Pokémon card from Base Set

Wartortle [1st Edition] 42/102

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Wartortle [1st Edition] #42 from Base Set currently trades at $72.50 raw, with PSA 10 copies reaching $9157.32 — a 126.3x grade premium. Price is up 4.0% in the last 30 days, though the 90-day trend tells a different story at -3.3% — worth watching for a clearer direction.
Current Prices (USD)
Ungraded
$72.50
PSA 7
$151.48
PSA 8
$240.12
PSA 9
$551.00
PSA 10
$9,157.32
ACE 10
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BGS 10 Black
$59,525.00
CGC 10 Pristine
$3,011.00
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Raw Price Trend
7d
-10.6%
30d
+4.0%
90d
-3.3%
180d
-3.3%
1y
+7.7%
2y
+41.6%
5y
+81.9%

Quick price facts

Wartortle [1st Edition] 42/102 from Base Set has a current raw market value of $72.50.

Current raw value
$72.50
PSA 9 value
$551
PSA 10 value
$9,157
Raw value 7d
-10.6%
Raw value 30d
+4.0%
PSA 10 premium vs raw
126.3× raw
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Collector Intel
126.3x
Raw → PSA 10
High-risk grade
7.6x
Raw → PSA 9
Grade multiplier
+4.0%
30d Price Move
Rising
Moderate
Price Stability
10.6% swing this week

Calculated from price history, PSA population data, and market trends. Not financial advice.

Grading Calculator

Based on PSA Standard tier (~$25 USD). Assumes a perfect PSA 10 result — actual outcome depends on card condition.

⚠️ High-variance grade. PSA 10 is 126x the raw price. The expected value accounts for the realistic probability.
$73
Buy Raw
~$25
Grading Fee
PSA Standard
$9157
PSA 10 Value
+$9060
Best Case (PSA 10)
if you pull a 10
Grade Multiples vs Raw
PSA 9$5517.6x raw
PSA 10$9157126.3x raw

Frequently asked questions

How much is Wartortle [1st Edition] #42 from Base Set worth?+
Wartortle [1st Edition] #42 from Base Set is currently worth Raw: $72.50, PSA 9: $551, PSA 10: $9.2k based on recent sold listings. Prices update daily from real eBay sales.
Is Wartortle [1st Edition] #42 worth grading?+
The PSA 10 price of $9.2k is 126.3× the raw price of $72.50. After a ~$25 grading fee, a PSA 10 result would net approximately $9.1k — assuming the card grades a 10.
Where do PokePrices Wartortle [1st Edition] #42 prices come from?+
Prices are tracked nightly from real sold listings on PriceCharting (raw, PSA 9 and PSA 10). PSA population data is sourced from PSA's public reports. We do not use asking prices — only confirmed sales.

Recent verified sales

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  • 28 Jul 2026Graded
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    $150.00
  • 27 Jul 2026Graded
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    $551.00
  • 25 Jul 2026Graded
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    $159.47
  • 23 Jul 2026Raw
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    $99.49
  • 20 Jul 2026Graded
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    $221.28