Whirlipede Black & White #53
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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 5 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 9pop 1 | $9$9–$9 |
Price history · Raw
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
Only 0% of 1 PSA-graded Whirlipede copies are a gem-mint 10 (0 of 1) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (1 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
9% spreadCurrently 9% 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 5 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.