Wartortle

Wartortle

Wartortle appears in the English print of Platinum, released on February 11, 2009. Wartortle is a uncommon rarity and 80 HP. The Platinum set contains 133 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Midori Harada.

Collector Insights

Wartortle is a Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It has a retreat cost of 1 Colorless energy and a converted retreat cost of 1. The card features two attacks: Double Slap, which costs 1 Colorless energy and deals 20 damage multiplied by the number of heads from flipping two coins, and Rocket Tackle, which requires 1 Water and 1 Colorless energy to deal 30 damage while inflicting 10 damage to itself. Rocket Tackle also includes a coin flip that may prevent all damage to Wartortle during the opponent’s next turn. The card is part of the Platinum series, released in February 2009, and is classified as an Uncommon rarity. Artist Midori Harada designed the artwork, and the card’s flavor text references Wartortle’s symbolic association with longevity, noting its reputation for living 10,000 years. The Pokémon has a weakness to Lightning attacks, which deal an additional 20 damage. Its design and mechanics align with the Platinum set’s thematic focus on evolution and aquatic themes.

It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.

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