Wartortle Collector’s Guide: Crystal Guardians #42

Character Intro

Wartortle from the Crystal Guardians set is an uncommon card numbered 42. With 70 HP and two straightforward attacks—Bubble and Tackle—it’s a reliable Stage 1 Water-type option for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Squirtle)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistances: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Bubble: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed. Deals 20 damage. Costs Water + Colorless.
• Tackle: Deals 50 damage. Costs Water + 2 Colorless.

Key Printings

The key printing of this Wartortle card is from the Crystal Guardians set, identified as card number 42. It is an uncommon rarity card illustrated by Kouki Saitou. No other print variants are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Wartortle card. It is uniquely identified by its set code “ex14” and card number 42 within the Crystal Guardians series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon Wartortle card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Kouki Saitou.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians (ex14): This set includes this Wartortle card as a solid Stage 1 Water-type option with useful status effect potential via its Bubble attack. The set’s focus on crystal-themed Pokémon is complemented by this card’s clear, detailed artwork.