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Wartortle [1st Edition] #42 (Pokemon Base Set)
Wartortle [1st Edition] #42 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $72.50 raw (Near Mint) and $9,157 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $44–$62 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $72.50 | $44 – $62 |
| Lightly Played | $58.00 | $35 – $49 |
| Moderately Played | $43.50 | $26 – $37 |
| Heavily Played | $29.00 | $17 – $25 |
| Damaged | $18.12 | $11 – $15 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $9,157 | $5,494 – $7,784 |
| PSA 9.5 | $666 | $400 – $566 |
| PSA 9 | $606 | $363 – $515 |
| PSA 8 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| PSA 7 | $151 | $91 – $129 |
| BGS 10 | $11,905 | $7,143 – $10,119 |
| CGC 10 | $1,673 | $1,004 – $1,422 |
| SGC 10 | $5,494 | $3,296 – $4,670 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $44–$62 | $0 | $0 | $44–$62 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $72.50 | −$9.61 | −$5.00 | $57.89 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $68.88 | −$7.50 | −$4.00 | $57.38 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $9,157 | $7,901 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $606 | $482 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $240 | $166 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $72 | $15 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Wartortle [1st Edition] #42
The Wartortle [1st Edition] #42 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $72.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $9,157. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.