Question 1

What is the current market value of Poliwhirl #38?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Poliwhirl (Base) sits near $1.24. Week-over-week change is limited (-1.1%), indicating short-term stability. It is currently 15.9% below the 30-day average of $1.47. Its 90-day trading band runs between $1.09 and $1.75, producing a 53% range and high-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Poliwhirl #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (-1.1%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $1.09 to $1.75 (53% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($1.47), the card is trading 15.9% lower. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +17552% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $49.37, while PSA 10 is $218.88.

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. The retreat cost for this card is 1. 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. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.14-$60.37, a 43021% band. Against the sample mean of $10.58, this card is -88%. Notable alternatives include Poliwhirl #176 (151) at $60.37, Poliwhirl #42 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.14, Poliwhirl #61 (151) at $0.22, and Poliwhirl #31 (Lost Origin) at $0.16.

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.

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