
Squirtle is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It is illustrated by Akira Komayama and is part of the Plasma Blast set from the Black & White series,…
Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Plasma Blast set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 14/101 and is classified as Common. The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “It shelters itself in its shell then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.”.
Card name: Squirtle
Card number: 14/101
Set: Plasma Blast
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 50
Artist: Akira Komayama
Release date: August 14, 2013
National Pokédex number: 7
Squirtle is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Blast set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Squirtle was illustrated by Akira Komayama.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Squirtle is about $6.69. Recent listings range from roughly $8.27 (low) to $315 (high), with a mid-point near
For context, the Plasma Blast set has a median card value near $0.99 and an average near 1.38, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +36% over the last 7 days and +44% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Plasma Blast set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Squirtle is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 101 copies of this card, of which 7 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 6.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As a Common card, Squirtle was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 101 copies to date.
Squirtle appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 95 (around $550), FireRed & LeafGreen 83 (around 36) and Expedition Base Set 132 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Squirtle pokémon card is a Common card from the Plasma Blast set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Blast set. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.69; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Squirtle is from the Plasma Blast set (Black & White series), numbered 14/101 with the Common rarity.
Squirtle is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $6.69, within a recent range of roughly $8.27 to $315. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 101 copies so far, with about 6.9% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 101 copies, of which 7 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 6.9%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Squirtle was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.
Yes. Squirtle appears on 32 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.