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Squirtle

Card 14/17

Squirtle from POP Series 4 (2006) — the sanctioned-play-only promo set's water-starter print, distributed only at organized-play events in a tight 17-card checklist.

POP Series 4Set
2006Released
CommonRarity
Atsuko NishidaIllustrator

01Card Stats

Basic
HP 50
TypeWater
RarityCommon
IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
WeaknessLightning ×2
Retreat●
SetPOP Series 4
Released2006

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Common
Foiling
Non-holo standard finish.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Market value
~$53.56 raw
Raw copies run $69.99 to $99.99
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07Why Collectors Want It

  • POP Series 4 was a 2006 sanctioned-play-only promo set, distributed through organized-play events rather than sealed product.
  • Only 17 cards in the checklist — a tight set where every starter-line slot earns disproportionate attention from completionists.
  • PSA 10 (~$278) carries a steady ~6× lift over raw; POP-era foil printing and thin paper edges are the usual downgrades.
  • A required pickup for any complete POP-era Squirtle or Kanto-starter run.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Basic Squirtle with 50 HP; top attack around 10 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Shell Retreat

As long as Squirtle has any Energy cards attached to it, damage done to Squirtle by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Tackle Cost: Colorless · 10 damage

Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat cost
1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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