# Wartortle #042/102

The Wartortle (#042/102, Base Set) is a uncommon Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-base-set-wartortle-uncommon

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #042/102
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $5
- 1-year change: +41.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 8.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 7.8
- Average surface: 8.4
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 20% | $5 |
| 8 | 80% | $5 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 60% of scans
- C(Front): 20% of scans
- Overall(Back): 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Wartortle carries a market value of $5. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $5, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Wartortle worth?

The Wartortle from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Wartortle cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Wartortle averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 7.8, surface 8.4, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Wartortle?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Wartortle cards are Whitening(Front) (60% of scans), C(Front) (20% of scans), Overall(Back) (20% of scans).

### Is the Wartortle worth grading?

Whether the Wartortle is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app