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Base · 42/102
Wartortle
This page documents Wartortle 42/102 from Base. Use the printing fields and distinguishing details below to compare the physical card with this exact record.
Set
Base
Card Number
42/102
Release Year
1999
Pokémon Info
No.
#0008
Species
Turtle Pokemon
HT
3' 03"
WT
49.6 lbs
Card identification
How to identify this printing
Compare these characteristics with the physical card to confirm the exact edition, finish, variant, or error printing.
Set
Base
Card number
42/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Finish
Non-Holo
Print edition
1st Edition
Variant type
Error
Variant attribute
Error / Variant
Stamp
1st Edition
Distribution
Standard Set Distribution
Error or variant label
Back Stamp Transfer
Distinguishing details
Error: Back Stamps — inverted 1st Edition stamp transfer on card backs
Collector interpretation
What this Wartortle 42/102 record represents
This record identifies Wartortle 42/102 from Base. Its recorded collectible characteristics are rarity: Uncommon, finish: Non-Holo, edition: 1st Edition, stamp: 1st Edition, variant: 1st Edition, product source: Base, and distribution: Standard Set Distribution.
CardInfo.Net currently tracks 19 other records with the same set, card name, and collector number. The tracked comparison includes tracked editions: 1st Edition, 1st Edition Shadowless, Shadowless, Trainer Deck B, Unlimited, Unlimited ©1999, Unlimited ©1999–2000 and variant or error labels: 1st Edition, Back Stamp Transfer, White Stamp Transfer, Smeared / Misaligned Stamp, Gray / Low-Ink Stamp, 1st Edition Shadowless, Crimped / Pack Cut, Shadowless, Other Documented Error, Border / Frame Error, Trainer Deck B, Ink Stain / Spot / Speckle, Inverted Back / Front, Evolution / Stage Error, Unlimited ©1999, Unlimited ©1999–2000.
This record is marked as Back Stamp Transfer with a recognition status of Documented. Use the record-specific description and identification method to determine whether the difference is a repeatable printing, a corrected version, or a copy-level manufacturing anomaly.
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Variant or error labels
Product sources
Classification reminder
The label “Back Stamp Transfer” should be interpreted using the documented description and recognition status. A repeatable error or correction can define a database version; a one-off crimp, miscut, or ink obstruction normally describes the individual copy.
Card information
Card Name
Wartortle
Set
Base
Card Number
42/102
Category
Pokémon
Subcategory
Stage 1
Type
Water
HP
70
Level
22
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Printing & identification
Finish
Non-Holo
Print Edition
1st Edition
Variant Type
Error
Variant Subtype
1st Edition
Variant Attribute
Error / Variant
Stamp
1st Edition
Distribution
Standard Set Distribution
Product Source
Base
Gameplay
Attack
Withdraw
Cost
WaterColorlessFlip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Wartortle during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Attack
Bite
Cost
WaterColorless ×2Weakness
Resistance
Retreat Cost
Flavor Text
Often hides in water to stalk unweary prey. When swimming quickly, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
Errors & corrections
Error Label
Back Stamp Transfer
Error Status
Error / Variant
Error Name
Error: Back Stamps — inverted 1st Edition stamp transfer on card backs
Error Type
Documented Print Error / Variant
Recognition Status
Documented
Corrected Card ID
—
Related Error Card ID
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