Turtwig 101 / 127 Pokemon Card from Platinum Set
Turtwig is a Grass-type Basic Pokémon with 60 HP. The shell on its back is made of soil, and a healthy Turtwig's shell should feel moist. This card is part of…
- Set: Platinum
- Number: 101/127
- Rarity: Common
Set
About the Turtwig Pokémon Card
Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Platinum set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 101/127 and is classified as Common. The Platinum set was released on February 11, 2009.
The card includes the flavor text: “The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy TURTWIG, the shell should feel moist.”.
Turtwig Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Turtwig
Card number: 101/127
Set: Platinum
Series: Platinum
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 60
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: February 11, 2009
National Pokédex number: 387
Why Collect the Turtwig Pokémon Card?
Turtwig is most often collected as part of a complete Platinum 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 Turtwig Pokémon Card
Turtwig was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Turtwig Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Turtwig is about $6.25. Recent listings range from roughly $53.00 (low) to $55.00 (high), with a mid-point near $54.00. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Platinum set has a median card value near $5.25 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 Platinum set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Turtwig Pokémon Card
Whether Turtwig 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 Turtwig Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Turtwig 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 Turtwig
Turtwig appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include DP Black Star Promos DP01 (around