Poliwhirl - 151 (#176)
This Pokémon's sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies' grasp and escape.
Poliwhirl - 151
Poliwhirl is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the 151 Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by Gemi. It sits at card number 176 in the 151 checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $57.78, 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 (#176 in 151) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 71Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1529m ago
Market price history
Sale History 32 sales · since 2023-09-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $36.37 | ||
| RAW | $32.00 | ||
| RAW | $23.27 | ||
| RAW | $20.41 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 | ||
| RAW | $18.37 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $17.77 | ||
| RAW | $16.88 | ||
| RAW | $16.74 | ||
| RAW | $19.48 | ||
| RAW | $17.20 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $22.90 | ||
| RAW | $18.25 | ||
| RAW | $13.99 | ||
| RAW | $14.59 | ||
| RAW | $14.02 | ||
| RAW | $9.75 | ||
| RAW | $9.99 | ||
| RAW | $9.99 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.99 | ||
| RAW | $10.50 | ||
| RAW | $10.50 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.25 | ||
| RAW | $9.50 | ||
| RAW | $11.75 | ||
| RAW | $10.50 | ||
| RAW | $9.20 |
Other printings of Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Poliwhirl from 151 worth?
Recent recorded market price is $57.78 (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 Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era (the card is labeled "Illustration Rare" 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?
Gemi illustrated this card. See Gemi'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 151 set released in 2023, so this card (#176 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 151 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.