Collector’s Guide: Dark Wartortle (Team Rocket #46)

Quick Facts

Dark Wartortle is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, numbered 46. It has 60 HP and features two attacks: Doubleslap, which deals 10 damage times the number of heads from flipping two coins, and Mirror Shell, a reactive attack that reflects damage back to the opponent’s Defending Pokémon during their next turn. The card is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and classified as Uncommon.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 46
• Rarity: Uncommon
• HP: 60
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Squirtle)
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants. It is identified by the set code base5-46 and is part of the original Team Rocket expansion. The card’s unique flavor text highlights Dark Wartortle’s negative attitude and tendency to hide in its shell when in a bad mood.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Uncommon card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping.
– Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.
– Avoid bending or creasing, especially near the edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): Introduced Dark Pokémon variants, including Dark Wartortle, emphasizing a darker theme with unique abilities and attacks. This set is notable for its distinctive artwork and the introduction of new mechanics like damage reflection.

Legality

• Standard: unknown
• Expanded: unknown
• Unlimited: unknown