Poliwhirl 151 #176
Poliwhirl is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from 151 (#176), illustrated by Gemi. It's a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 90 HP, evolving from Poliwag, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $55.46 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $402 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 7× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 18 sold$402$342–$463 | |
| PSA 9 | 16 sold$83$71–$96 | |
| PSA 8.5 | $20$18–$20 | |
| PSA 7 | $15$11–$20 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$74.01 grading fee → 7.3× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $402.28 | $74.01 | +$273 | 7.3× |
| PSA 9 | $83.47 | $70.82 | −$43 | 1.5× |
| PSA 8.5 | $19.99 | $70.19 | −$106 | 0.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 14,667 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 30.9% | $402.00 |
| PSA 9 | 52.9% | $83.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 16.3% | $55.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
92% spreadCurrently 92% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
48% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Poliwag.
“This Pokémon's sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies' grasp and escape.”
About the Pokémon
Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
Card details
Other Poliwhirl cards
There are 9 different Poliwhirl printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is 151 #176 (Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Poliwhirl (151 #176) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Poliwhirl from 151 is worth approximately $55.46 ungraded (near-mint), and around $402 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Poliwhirl?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Poliwhirl from 151 is worth around $402 — roughly 7× the raw ungraded value of $55.46.
Should I grade my Poliwhirl?
A PSA 10 sells for about $402 versus $55.46 raw — roughly a 7× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Poliwhirl rare?
Poliwhirl is a Illustration Rare card from 151 (card #176), illustrated by Gemi. Its current blended market value is $55.46 ungraded.