Poliwhirl Base Set 2 #57
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Poliwhirl is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#57), 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 $1.12 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $53 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 47× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 48 | $53$40–$65 | |
| PSA 9pop 97 | $29$10–$35 | |
| PSA 8pop 40 | $19$9–$23 | |
| PSA 5pop 4 | $7$7–$7 | |
| PSA 3pop 1 | $7$7–$7 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 22% of 220 PSA-graded Poliwhirl copies are a gem-mint 10 (48 of 220) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (10 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 21.8% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$19); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $52.83 | $70.52 | −$19 | 47.2× |
| PSA 9 | $28.59 | $70.28 | −$43 | 25.5× |
| PSA 8 | $18.58 | $70.18 | −$53 | 16.6× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 220 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 21.8% | $53.00 |
| PSA 9 | 44.1% | $29.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 34.1% | $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 dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
13% spreadCurrently 13% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. 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.
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 Set 2 #57 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Poliwhirl (Base Set 2 #57) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Poliwhirl from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $1.12 ungraded (near-mint), and around $53 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 Set 2 is worth around $53 — roughly 47× the raw ungraded value of $1.12.
Should I grade my Poliwhirl?
A PSA 10 sells for about $53 versus $1.12 raw — roughly a 47× 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 Set 2 (card #57), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $1.12 ungraded.