Wartortle

Printed language: Italian · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Set Base
Rarity (source): Non comune
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Source reference: base1-42

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Wartortle wears a shell marked by battles, but it can no longer withdraw entirely inside when seeking protection. Its bushy tail and ears help it balance underwater. Over the years, its tail fur darkens and moss may even cover its shell. These signs have made it a symbol of longevity. The Pokédex thus follows a Pokémon whose body tells of age, experience and adaptation to swimming.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Sword recognizes old Wartortle by the moss on their shells. Pokémon Omega Ruby reads their experience in the scratches those shells carry. The same protection therefore preserves traces of both lifespan and past battles.

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Card details

HP: 70
Type (source): Acqua
Stage (source): Livello 1
Evolves from (printed name): Squirtle
Pokédex number: 8
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Lampo ×2

Printed card text — Italian

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

Spesso di nasconde nell'acqua per sorprendere le prede. Quando nuota rapidamente, muove le orecchie per mantenersi in equilibrio. LIV 22 N.8

Attacks

Ritirata

Cost: Acqua · Incolore

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Morso

Cost: Acqua · Incolore · Incolore

Damage: 40

Documented variants

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Normal
First Edition
Normale · illimitato · Standard
Normale · senza ombra · Standard · 1a Edizione
Normale · senza ombra · Standard

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