Collector’s Guide: Dark Wartortle (Legendary Collection #39)

Quick Facts

Dark Wartortle is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card from the Legendary Collection set, numbered 39. It has 60 HP and is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. This card features two attacks: Doubleslap, which deals 10 damage times the number of heads from flipping two coins, and Mirror Shell, which reflects damage taken during the opponent’s next turn back to the Defending Pokémon. Dark Wartortle has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card.

Key Printings

• Set: Legendary Collection
• Card Number: 39
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Squirtle)
• Type: Water
• HP: 60

Variants & Identifiers

This printing of Dark Wartortle does not have any known print variants. It is identified by the set code base6 and the card ID base6-39. The card’s market reference query is “Dark Wartortle Legendary Collection 39.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Dark Wartortle card:
– Store it in a protective sleeve or top-loader.
– Keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle the card by its edges to prevent fingerprints and wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with a nostalgic twist, including Dark Wartortle as an Uncommon Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon. The card retains its original artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and features gameplay mechanics consistent with its era.

Legality

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