The 2006 Pokémon Crystal Guardians Wartortle #42 Reverse Holo is a sought-after Uncommon card featuring the evolved Water-type Pokémon with distinctive foil treatment.
Wartortle
2006 • Pokémon • Crystal Guardians
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The Wartortle #42 card from the 2006 Pokémon Crystal Guardians series offers collectors a classic example of the franchise's early 2000s design language. As an Uncommon reverse holo variant, this card features a shimmering finish that enhances its visual appeal for set builders and parallel enthusiasts. Illustrated by Kouki Saitou, the card depicts Wartortle as a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Squirtle. Its gameplay mechanics include WaterColorless Bubble, which can paralyze the Defending Pokémon, and a straightforward Tackle attack for 50 damage. The low retreat cost of one Colorless energy makes it a flexible addition to any deck focused on mobility and status effects. For investors and hobbyists, the Crystal Guardians set holds a nostalgic place in Pokémon TCG history, and this reverse holo card represents a tangible piece of that legacy. Whether you are tracking down every reverse holo from the Crystal Guardians expansion or focusing on Water-type evolutions, this card remains a staple for dedicated Pokémon TCG collectors.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Wartortle
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Kouki Saitou
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
70
Water
Stage 1
Squirtle
Lightning ×2
1
8
Card Text
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Attack: Bubble (20)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Attack: Tackle (50)