Question 1

What is the current market value of Poliwhirl #38?

Accepted Answer

For Poliwhirl in Unbroken Bonds, the current reference price is $0.20. Week-over-week movement is lower by 16.7%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $0.20. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.17 and a peak around $0.30 (65% 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

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (16.7%); this leaves value 33% under the 90-day peak. With a 65% 90-day spread ($0.17-$0.30), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.20), pricing is near equilibrium. 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 Unbroken Bonds, released in 2019. The printed flavor text states: "Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Water. As an evolution, Poliwhirl develops from Poliwag. Attack line includes "Bubble" and "Knuckle Punch". The card has a weakness to Grass. 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. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.55 to $9.41 (1611% spread). The current card sits -95% versus the sampled alternative average of $3.71. Notable alternatives include Poliwhirl #38 (Base) at $1.59, Poliwhirl #57 (Base Set 2) at $1.00, Poliwhirl #115 (Legends Awakened) at $0.89, and Poliwhirl #89 (Expedition Base Set) at $9.41.

Question 5

What set is Poliwhirl #38 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Unbroken Bonds entered circulation in 2019. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series. With 234 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the Unbroken Bonds checklist, Poliwhirl occupies position #38 as a Uncommon card.

Poliwhirl #38

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