Question 1

What is the current market value of Poliwhirl #57?

Accepted Answer

For Poliwhirl in Base Set 2, the current reference price is $0.81. Week-over-week movement is lower by 19.0%. It is currently 43.0% below the 30-day average of $1.42. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.75 and $2.07, producing a 163% range and high-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Poliwhirl #57 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The market retraced 19.0% this week, and current pricing sits 61% below its recent high watermark. With a 163% 90-day spread ($0.75-$2.07), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 43.0% below its 30-day reference ($1.42). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Poliwhirl #57 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Poliwhirl appears in Base Set 2, released in 2000. The printed flavor text states: "Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Poliwhirl evolves from Poliwag. Attack line includes "Amnesia" and "Doubleslap". It is weak to Grass type energy. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Poliwhirl cards available?

Accepted Answer

Poliwhirl sits within a broader pool of Poliwhirl variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.49-$9.41, a 1820% band. Against the sample mean of $3.93, this card is -79%. Notable alternatives include Poliwhirl #38 (Base) at $1.76, Poliwhirl #115 (Legends Awakened) at $0.89, Poliwhirl #89 (Expedition Base Set) at $9.41, and Poliwhirl #88 (Skyridge) at $8.84.

Question 5

What set is Poliwhirl #57 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base Set 2 was released in 2000. Base Set 2 is grouped under the Base era. The checklist contains 130 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Poliwhirl is card number 57 with a Uncommon designation.

Poliwhirl #57

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