Question 1

What is the current market value of Poliwhirl #38?

Accepted Answer

Poliwhirl from Base is currently trading around $1.76. Week-over-week movement is lower by 4.3%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $1.79. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.46 and a peak around $6.93 (368% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Poliwhirl #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The market retraced 4.3% this week, and current pricing sits 75% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $0.46 to $6.93 (368% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($1.79). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Poliwhirl #38 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Poliwhirl appears in Base, released in 1999. 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. This card evolves from Poliwag. Notable move text references "Amnesia" and "Doubleslap". Grass weakness applies to this print. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Poliwhirl cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Poliwhirl checklist helps contextualize this specific Poliwhirl print. 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 $3.77, this card is -53%. Notable alternatives include Poliwhirl #57 (Base Set 2) at $0.81, 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 #38 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base entered circulation in 1999. Base is grouped under the Base era. Set size is 102 cards, which categorizes Base as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base checklist, Poliwhirl occupies position #38 as a Uncommon card.

Poliwhirl #38

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