Whirlipede Black & White #53
Whirlipede is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Black & White (#53), illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It's a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 90 HP, evolving from Venipede, weak to Psychic ×2. Its current blended market value is $2.27 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $36 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 16× 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.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $36$36–$36 | |
| PSA 9 | $9$9–$9 |
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 ~$70.35 grading fee → 15.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $35.99 | $70.35 | −$37 | 15.9× |
| PSA 9 | $9.38 | $70.08 | −$63 | 4.1× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
10% spreadCurrently 10% cheaper on PriceCharting 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
94% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Venipede.
“Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.”
About the Pokémon
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
Card details
Other Whirlipede cards
There are 9 different Whirlipede printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Black & White #53 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Whirlipede (Black & White #53) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Whirlipede from Black & White is worth approximately $2.27 ungraded (near-mint), and around $36 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 Whirlipede?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Whirlipede from Black & White is worth around $36 — roughly 16× the raw ungraded value of $2.27.
Should I grade my Whirlipede?
A PSA 10 sells for about $36 versus $2.27 raw — roughly a 16× 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 Whirlipede rare?
Whirlipede is a Uncommon card from Black & White (card #53), illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. Its current blended market value is $2.27 ungraded.