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Wartortle
Printed language: English · Pokémon
- Set (printed edition)
- 151
- Rarity (source)
- Illustration rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Source reference
- sv03.5-171
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.
Sources for this background
Card details
- HP
- 100
- Type (source)
- Water
- Stage (source)
- Stage1
- Evolves from (printed name)
- Squirtle
- Pokédex number
- 8
- Regulation mark
- G
- Retreat cost
- 2 Energy
- Weakness (source)
- Lightning ×2
Printed card text — English
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
It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.Attacks
Spinning Attack
Cost: Water · Water
Damage: 50
Documented variants
Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.
- Holographic
- holo · standard
Price history
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