Poliwrath - Base (#13)
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 13
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Water
An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Poliwrath - Base
Poliwrath is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Base Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 13 in the Base checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $36.23, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Poliwrath has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#13 in Base) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 81Elite
Strong market heat, 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 399m ago
![Pokémon TCG - Poliwrath - 13/102 - Holo Rare Base Set Unlimited [Moderate Play] on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oEwAAeSwafFpi3WV/s-l225.jpg)
Market price history
Sale History 65 sales · since 2020-12-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $15.18 | ||
| RAW | $13.29 | ||
| RAW | $14.69 | ||
| RAW | $12.99 | ||
| RAW | $12.99 | ||
| RAW | $12.95 | ||
| RAW | $11.75 | ||
| RAW | $10.81 | ||
| RAW | $14.00 | ||
| RAW | $13.00 | ||
| RAW | $13.66 | ||
| RAW | $10.51 | ||
| RAW | $13.00 | ||
| RAW | $11.15 | ||
| RAW | $12.09 | ||
| RAW | $12.63 | ||
| RAW | $11.97 | ||
| RAW | $11.40 | ||
| RAW | $13.36 | ||
| RAW | $11.07 | ||
| RAW | $7.99 | ||
| RAW | $9.81 | ||
| RAW | $10.50 | ||
| RAW | $9.49 | ||
| RAW | $9.29 | ||
| RAW | $9.05 | ||
| RAW | $10.83 | ||
| RAW | $8.92 | ||
| RAW | $9.14 | ||
| RAW | $9.46 | ||
| RAW | $8.26 | ||
| RAW | $7.25 | ||
| RAW | $9.39 | ||
| RAW | $6.03 | ||
| RAW | $8.25 | ||
| RAW | $8.50 | ||
| RAW | $11.69 | ||
| RAW | $6.26 | ||
| RAW | $5.34 | ||
| RAW | $6.12 | ||
| RAW | $8.76 | ||
| RAW | $6.19 | ||
| RAW | $5.31 | ||
| RAW | $7.17 | ||
| RAW | $16.62 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.80 | ||
| RAW | $8.57 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.25 | ||
| RAW | $7.93 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.51 | ||
| RAW | $6.43 | ||
| RAW | $9.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.50 | ||
| RAW | $9.78 | ||
| RAW | $7.63 | ||
| RAW | $13.50 | ||
| RAW | $10.50 | ||
| RAW | $14.50 | ||
| RAW | $12.15 | ||
| RAW | $11.49 | ||
| RAW | $11.50 |
Other printings of Poliwrath
Poliwrath FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Poliwrath from Base worth?
Recent recorded market price is $36.23 (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 Poliwrath?
This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Poliwrath has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Poliwrath?
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 Poliwrath released?
The Base set released in 1999, so this card (#13 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Poliwrath?
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 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.