Misty's Poliwhirl Gym Heroes #53
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Misty's Poliwhirl is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Gym Heroes (#53), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Misty's Poliwag, weak to Grass ×2. Its current blended market value is $10.78 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $238 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 22× 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 47 | $238$154–$250 | |
| PSA 9pop 131 | $40$21–$54 | |
| PSA 8pop 68 | $29$10–$36 | |
| PSA 7pop 15 | $19$8–$20 | |
| PSA 4pop 2 | $18$18–$18 |
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 18% of 268 PSA-graded Misty's Poliwhirl copies are a gem-mint 10 (47 of 268) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 17.5% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$154); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $237.64 | $72.37 | +$154 | 22.0× |
| PSA 9 | $39.92 | $70.39 | −$41 | 3.7× |
| PSA 8 | $28.80 | $70.28 | −$52 | 2.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 268 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 17.5% | $238.00 |
| PSA 9 | 48.9% | $40.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 33.6% | $11.00 |
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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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.
Card text
Evolves from Misty's Poliwag.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Misty's Poliwhirl (Gym Heroes #53) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Misty's Poliwhirl from Gym Heroes is worth approximately $10.78 ungraded (near-mint), and around $238 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 Misty's Poliwhirl?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Misty's Poliwhirl from Gym Heroes is worth around $238 — roughly 22× the raw ungraded value of $10.78.
Should I grade my Misty's Poliwhirl?
A PSA 10 sells for about $238 versus $10.78 raw — roughly a 22× 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 Misty's Poliwhirl rare?
Misty's Poliwhirl is a Uncommon card from Gym Heroes (card #53), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $10.78 ungraded.