Base Set · #038/102
Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl (Base Set #038/102) trades around $2.15 (Normal, Near Mint) and $200.00 graded PSA 10 (13 recent sales) as of November 10, 2026.
- HP
- 60
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- Base Set
- Number
- #038/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Water
- HP
- 60
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
Card
- Market
- $2.15Normal, Near Mint
- PSA 8
- $13.75
- PSA 9
- $53.0030 sales
- PSA 10
- $200.0013 sales · 93.0× market
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal — Near Mint | $2.15 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Poliwhirl Base Set #038/102 worth?
The ungraded market price (Normal, Near Mint) is approximately $2.15. PSA 9 copies trade around $53.00 (30 recent sales). PSA 10 copies trade around $200.00 (13 recent sales). Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Poliwhirl #038/102?
Poliwhirl is a Uncommon card in Base Set. Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
Who illustrated Poliwhirl #038/102?
Poliwhirl #038/102 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set was released on January 9, 1999.
Should I grade Poliwhirl?
PSA 10 copies trade around $200 across 13 recent sales — roughly 93× the ungraded market price ($2). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
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