Dark Wartortle

Dark Wartortle

Selected Masterpiece • 39/110
Market Price $92.88
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Dark Wartortle in a murky, shadowy environment, giving it an air of mystery and intrigue. With its determined expression and poised stance, it seems ready to face any challenge that comes its way. The subtle hues of blue and green enhance the feeling of an underwater realm, suggesting both danger and adventure. This moment captures Dark Wartortle as a character navigating through its world with a blend of caution and resolve.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Other
Release
24/05/2002

Doubleslap

10×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.

Mirror Shell

If an attack does damage to Dark Wartortle during your opponent's next turn (even if Dark Wartortle is Knocked Out), Dark Wartortle does an equal amount of damage to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost