Question 1

What is the current market value of Whirlipede #53?

Accepted Answer

For Whirlipede in Black & White, the current reference price is $0.33. Over the last 7 days it gained 6.5%. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.16, this card is pricing 109.3% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.07 and $0.35, producing a 85% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Whirlipede #53 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly movement is positive (6.5%), and value remains materially above its recent low (371%). With a 85% 90-day spread ($0.07-$0.35), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 109.3% above its 30-day reference ($0.16). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Whirlipede #53 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2011, Black & White introduced this print of Whirlipede. Card flavor text reads: "Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Psychic. As an evolution, Whirlipede develops from Venipede. The printed attacks highlight "Poison Sting" and "Rollout". The card has a weakness to Psychic. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Whirlipede cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Whirlipede printings create a useful comparison set for Whirlipede. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.05 and $0.35 (600% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.15), this card is +120%. Notable alternatives include Whirlipede #39 (Emerging Powers) at $0.18, Whirlipede #73 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.35, Whirlipede #57 (Burning Shadows) at $0.08, and Whirlipede #116 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.05.

Question 5

What set is Whirlipede #53 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Black & White was released in 2011. Series classification for this set is Black & White. With 115 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 15 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Black & White checklist, Whirlipede occupies position #53 as a Uncommon card.

Whirlipede #53

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