Squirtle Wartortle Lv8 Pokemon Trading Card Appraisal

Squirtle (Wartortle - LV.8) Pokémon Trading Card

The item is a Squirtle Pokémon trading card, likely from an early expansion set due to its art style and the presence of 'Basic Pokémon' text. The card features Squirtle, a blue-green turtle-like Pokémon with a yellow belly, standing on a purple, rocky surface with a light blue sky and green trees in the background. The primary colors of the card are light blue for the background, yellow for the border, and a detailed illustration in the center. The card displays standard dimensions for a Pokémon trading card, approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches, and appears to be made of cardstock, characteristic of trading cards. Notable features include the Pokémon's name 'Squirtle' at the top left, followed by 'Basic Pokémon'. It has 'HP' (Hit Points) of '60' visible in red text at the top right, though slightly cut off. Below the illustration, text details the Pokémon as 'The Tiny Turtle Pokémon. Length 1' 8", Weight 20 lbs.' Two attacks are listed: 'Bubble' with an energy cost of one Water type and 'Withdraw' also with one Water type energy. Below 'Withdraw', the card states 'After battle, its tough swells and hardens into a shell as powerfully sprays foam from its mouth. LV.8 #7'. The bottom right corner shows the number '63/102' and a small black circle, indicating its rarity (common). The card also has a small gold star symbol, likely denoting its rarity within its set. The card is currently housed within a clear plastic sleeve, which has some visible glare and mild creasing, particularly around the top right corner. The card itself appears to be in relatively good condition, with no obvious major tears, creases, or excessive wear visible through the sleeve, though the edges and corners could not be fully assessed for wear due to the sleeve and image quality. This style of card design, particularly the lack of specific expansion symbols easily visible, and the 'LV.8' often indicates it is from the Base Set or an early Jungle/Fossil set. The overall craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced trading cards from that era.