Wartortle Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds (sm10-34)

Character Intro

An Uncommon Wartortle from Unbroken Bonds with 70 HP, featuring the Solid Shell ability and the Aqua Slash attack. This card is number 34 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Squirtle)
• Ability: Solid Shell (Reduces damage taken by 20 after Weakness and Resistance)
• Attack: Aqua Slash (60 damage; requires two Water energies; prevents attacking next turn)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.”
• Card ID: sm10-34
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Unbroken Bonds set of the Sun & Moon series. It is identified by card number 34, classified as Uncommon, and illustrated by Hiroki Asanuma.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm10,” card number 34, and the ability “Solid Shell.” The absence of a regulation mark and the lack of alternate printings simplify identification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, according to the provided data. Its damage reduction and a solid 60-damage attack with a drawback make it a strategic choice in casual play, though tournament legality is unspecified.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store this Wartortle in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is an Uncommon card that may hold collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set includes Wartortle as a Stage 1 Water-type with a defensive ability and a powerful but limiting attack. The set focuses on dynamic Pokémon partnerships, and Wartortle fits as a balanced, tactical option within this theme.

This guide covers the exact printing of Wartortle from Unbroken Bonds, providing collectors and players with detailed insights into its features and identifiers.