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Poliwhirl - Base Set 2 (#57)

Name: Poliwhirl
Brand: Pokémon TCG
SKU: base4-57
Availability: InStock
Author: Ken Sugimori

Pokémon Stage 1 Uncommon HP 60

Market price

$1.04

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Set: Base Set 2
Number: 57
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Energy: Water

Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.

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Poliwhirl - Base Set 2

Poliwhirl is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 57 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.

In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.04, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.

Poliwhirl has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#57 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 57Average

Strong grading upside, era strength. Weak market heat.

Market Heat 29

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 42

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC

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$1.04

Range hidden: thin trading skews TCGplayer's historical low/high. Market price above is the recent-sales weighted average.

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Market price history

Latest

$1.04

Low

$0.99

Aug 2021

High

$4.99

Dec 2020

Avg

$1.48

Days tracked

110

data points

Change

-79.2%

since first tracked

Sale History 251 sales · since 2020-12-01

PSA 10 high $110.00 PSA 9 high $35.57 Raw high $4.99

Date	Grade	Price
2026-04-01	RAW	$1.39
2026-03-01	RAW	$1.47
2026-02-01	RAW	$1.41
2026-01-01	RAW	$1.38
2025-12-01	RAW	$0.99
2025-11-01	RAW	$1.79
2025-10-01	RAW	$1.92
2025-09-01	RAW	$2.58
2025-08-01	RAW	$1.84
2025-07-01	RAW	$1.78
2025-06-01	RAW	$1.72
2025-05-01	RAW	$1.97
2025-04-01	RAW	$2.00
2025-03-01	RAW	$2.40
2025-02-01	RAW	$1.63
2025-01-01	RAW	$2.47
2024-12-01	RAW	$1.58
2024-11-01	RAW	$1.51
2024-11-01	PSA 7	$6.00
2024-11-01	PSA 8	$6.94
2024-11-01	PSA 9	$16.00
2024-11-01	BGS 9.5	$18.00
2024-11-01	PSA 10	$60.29
2024-11-01	RAW	$1.67
2024-10-01	RAW	$1.53
2024-10-01	PSA 7	$6.00
2024-10-01	PSA 8	$6.96
2024-10-01	PSA 9	$17.50
2024-10-01	BGS 9.5	$19.00
2024-10-01	PSA 10	$60.23
2024-10-01	RAW	$1.53
2024-09-01	RAW	$1.52
2024-09-01	PSA 7	$6.00
2024-09-01	PSA 8	$6.97
2024-09-01	PSA 9	$20.77
2024-09-01	BGS 9.5	$23.00
2024-09-01	PSA 10	$59.77
2024-09-01	RAW	$1.52
2024-08-01	RAW	$1.53
2024-08-01	PSA 7	$5.00
2024-08-01	PSA 8	$6.53
2024-08-01	PSA 9	$19.17
2024-08-01	BGS 9.5	$21.00
2024-08-01	PSA 10	$59.30
2024-08-01	RAW	$1.53
2024-07-01	RAW	$1.51
2024-07-01	PSA 7	$5.00
2024-07-01	PSA 8	$6.53
2024-07-01	PSA 9	$26.00
2024-07-01	BGS 9.5	$29.00
2024-07-01	PSA 10	$58.81
2024-07-01	RAW	$1.51
2024-06-01	RAW	$1.40
2024-06-01	PSA 7	$5.00
2024-06-01	PSA 8	$6.13
2024-06-01	PSA 9	$25.73
2024-06-01	BGS 9.5	$28.00
2024-06-01	PSA 10	$58.27
2024-06-01	RAW	$1.40
2024-05-01	RAW	$1.72
2024-05-01	PSA 7	$3.00
2024-05-01	PSA 8	$3.25
2024-05-01	PSA 9	$27.08
2024-05-01	BGS 9.5	$30.00
2024-05-01	PSA 10	$57.72
2024-05-01	RAW	$1.72
2024-04-01	RAW	$1.94
2024-04-01	PSA 8	$3.25
2024-04-01	PSA 9	$32.28
2024-04-01	BGS 9.5	$36.00
2024-04-01	PSA 10	$57.12
2024-04-01	RAW	$1.94
2024-03-01	RAW	$1.59
2024-03-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2024-03-01	PSA 9	$31.86
2024-03-01	BGS 9.5	$35.00
2024-03-01	PSA 10	$56.48
2024-03-01	RAW	$1.59
2024-02-01	RAW	$2.50
2024-02-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2024-02-01	PSA 9	$32.53
2024-02-01	BGS 9.5	$36.00
2024-02-01	PSA 10	$55.80
2024-02-01	RAW	$2.50
2024-01-01	RAW	$2.65
2024-01-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2024-01-01	PSA 9	$35.50
2024-01-01	BGS 9.5	$39.00
2024-01-01	PSA 10	$55.09
2024-01-01	RAW	$2.65
2023-12-01	RAW	$1.73
2023-12-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-12-01	PSA 9	$35.57
2023-12-01	BGS 9.5	$39.00
2023-12-01	PSA 10	$54.11
2023-12-01	RAW	$1.73
2023-11-01	RAW	$2.16
2023-11-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-11-01	PSA 9	$30.55
2023-11-01	BGS 9.5	$34.00
2023-11-01	PSA 10	$53.29
2023-11-01	RAW	$2.16
2023-10-01	RAW	$1.56
2023-10-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-10-01	PSA 9	$33.12
2023-10-01	BGS 9.5	$36.00
2023-10-01	PSA 10	$52.38
2023-10-01	RAW	$1.56
2023-09-01	RAW	$1.91
2023-09-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-09-01	PSA 9	$25.33
2023-09-01	BGS 9.5	$28.00
2023-09-01	PSA 10	$51.42
2023-09-01	RAW	$1.91
2023-08-01	RAW	$1.60
2023-08-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-08-01	PSA 9	$25.51
2023-08-01	PSA 10	$50.49
2023-08-01	RAW	$1.60
2023-07-01	RAW	$1.49
2023-07-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-07-01	PSA 9	$25.67
2023-07-01	PSA 10	$49.51
2023-07-01	RAW	$1.49
2023-06-01	RAW	$1.25
2023-06-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-06-01	PSA 9	$33.96
2023-06-01	PSA 10	$48.38
2023-06-01	RAW	$1.25
2023-05-01	RAW	$1.16
2023-05-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-05-01	PSA 9	$19.19
2023-05-01	PSA 10	$41.21
2023-05-01	RAW	$1.16
2023-04-01	RAW	$1.67
2023-04-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-04-01	PSA 9	$18.75
2023-04-01	PSA 10	$41.21
2023-04-01	RAW	$1.67
2023-03-01	RAW	$1.89
2023-03-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-03-01	PSA 9	$18.74
2023-03-01	PSA 10	$41.21
2023-03-01	RAW	$1.89
2023-02-01	RAW	$1.80
2023-02-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-02-01	PSA 9	$18.74
2023-02-01	PSA 10	$41.21
2023-02-01	RAW	$1.80
2023-01-01	RAW	$1.53
2023-01-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2023-01-01	PSA 9	$18.74
2023-01-01	PSA 10	$41.21
2023-01-01	RAW	$1.53
2022-12-01	RAW	$2.16
2022-12-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2022-12-01	PSA 9	$14.49
2022-12-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-12-01	RAW	$2.16
2022-11-01	RAW	$2.13
2022-11-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2022-11-01	PSA 9	$14.49
2022-11-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-11-01	RAW	$2.13
2022-10-01	RAW	$2.10
2022-10-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2022-10-01	PSA 9	$12.65
2022-10-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-10-01	RAW	$2.10
2022-09-01	RAW	$1.30
2022-09-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2022-09-01	PSA 9	$14.75
2022-09-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-09-01	RAW	$1.30
2022-08-01	RAW	$1.86
2022-08-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2022-08-01	PSA 9	$14.75
2022-08-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-08-01	RAW	$1.86
2022-07-01	RAW	$1.87
2022-07-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2022-07-01	PSA 9	$16.00
2022-07-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-07-01	RAW	$1.87
2022-06-01	RAW	$1.61
2022-06-01	PSA 8	$12.37
2022-06-01	PSA 9	$16.00
2022-06-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-06-01	RAW	$1.61
2022-05-01	RAW	$1.98
2022-05-01	PSA 9	$16.00
2022-05-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-05-01	RAW	$1.98
2022-04-01	RAW	$1.85
2022-04-01	PSA 9	$16.00
2022-04-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-04-01	RAW	$1.85
2022-03-01	RAW	$1.99
2022-03-01	PSA 9	$15.99
2022-03-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-03-01	RAW	$1.99
2022-02-01	RAW	$1.50
2022-02-01	PSA 9	$15.99
2022-02-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-02-01	RAW	$1.50
2022-01-01	RAW	$2.14
2022-01-01	PSA 9	$15.99
2022-01-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2022-01-01	RAW	$2.14
2021-12-01	RAW	$1.09
2021-12-01	PSA 9	$15.99
2021-12-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2021-12-01	RAW	$1.09
2021-11-01	RAW	$1.20
2021-11-01	PSA 9	$15.99
2021-11-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2021-11-01	RAW	$1.20
2021-10-01	RAW	$1.27
2021-10-01	PSA 9	$12.50
2021-10-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2021-10-01	RAW	$1.27
2021-09-01	RAW	$1.39
2021-09-01	PSA 9	$12.50
2021-09-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2021-09-01	RAW	$1.39
2021-08-01	RAW	$0.99
2021-08-01	PSA 9	$12.50
2021-08-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2021-08-01	RAW	$0.99
2021-07-01	RAW	$1.97
2021-07-01	PSA 9	$12.50
2021-07-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2021-07-01	RAW	$1.97
2021-06-01	RAW	$1.87
2021-06-01	PSA 9	$12.50
2021-06-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2021-06-01	RAW	$1.87
2021-05-01	RAW	$1.87
2021-05-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2021-05-01	RAW	$1.87
2021-04-01	RAW	$1.69
2021-04-01	PSA 10	$110.00
2021-04-01	RAW	$1.69
2021-03-01	RAW	$1.53
2021-03-01	RAW	$1.53
2021-02-01	RAW	$1.93
2021-02-01	RAW	$1.93
2021-01-01	RAW	$1.30
2021-01-01	RAW	$1.30
2020-12-01	RAW	$4.99
2020-12-01	RAW	$4.99

? Card FAQ

Poliwhirl FAQ

Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.

How much is Poliwhirl from Base Set 2 worth?

Recent recorded market price is $1.04 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.

How rare is Poliwhirl?

This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Poliwhirl has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Poliwhirl?

Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Poliwhirl released?

The Base Set 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#57 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Poliwhirl?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is this card in Standard format?

Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Base Set 2 set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.

Poliwhirl - Base Set 2 (#57)

Poliwhirl - Base Set 2

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