Poliwhirl Base #38
Poliwhirl is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Base (#38), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP, evolving from Poliwag, weak to Grass ×2. Its current blended market value is $1.37 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $870 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 635× 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 | $870$740–$1,000 | |
| PSA 9 | $144$122–$166 | |
| PSA 8.5 | $47$38–$47 | |
| PSA 6 | $46$29–$59 | |
| PSA 5 | $33$12–$40 | |
| PSA 4 | $25$10–$25 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$88.69 grading fee → 635.0× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $870.00 | $88.69 | +$780 | 635.0× |
| PSA 9 | $144.00 | $71.43 | +$71 | 105.1× |
| PSA 8.5 | $46.94 | $70.46 | −$25 | 34.3× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 2,649 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 16.1% | $870.00 |
| PSA 9 | 43% | $144.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 40.9% | $1.00 |
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
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card text
Evolves from Poliwag.
“Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.”
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 Base #38 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Poliwhirl (Base #38) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Poliwhirl from Base is worth approximately $1.37 ungraded (near-mint), and around $870 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 Base is worth around $870 — roughly 635× the raw ungraded value of $1.37.
Should I grade my Poliwhirl?
A PSA 10 sells for about $870 versus $1.37 raw — roughly a 635× 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 Uncommon card from Base (card #38), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $1.37 ungraded.