Squirtle 24 / 135 Pokemon Card from Plasma Storm Set
Squirtle is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by artist Naoki Saito and is card number 24 in the Plasma Storm set from the Black &…
- Set: Plasma Storm
- Number: 24/135
- Rarity: Common
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About the Squirtle Pokémon Card
Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Plasma Storm set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 24/135 and is classified as Common. The Plasma Storm set was released on February 6, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.”.
Squirtle Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Squirtle
Card number: 24/135
Set: Plasma Storm
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 60
Artist: Naoki Saito
Release date: February 6, 2013
National Pokédex number: 7
Why Collect the Squirtle Pokémon Card?
Squirtle is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Storm 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.
Artwork and Illustration of the Squirtle Pokémon Card
Squirtle was illustrated by Naoki Saito.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Squirtle Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Squirtle is about
For context, the Plasma Storm set has a median card value near $3.01 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Plasma Storm set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Squirtle Pokémon Card
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.
How Rare Is the Squirtle Pokémon Card?
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.
Other Printings of Squirtle
Squirtle appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 95 (around $550), FireRed & LeafGreen 83 (around