Question 1

What is the current market value of Whirlipede #52?

Accepted Answer

Whirlipede (XY) is presently valued at about $0.21 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it gained 2.1%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.21). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.18 to $0.24 (29% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Whirlipede #52 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 2.1%; current pricing is 17% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.18 and $0.24 create a 29% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.21), pricing is near equilibrium. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Whirlipede #52 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Whirlipede is a XY card from the 2014 release window. 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. Attack line includes "Continuous Tumble". Psychic weakness applies to this print. Retreat cost is 3 energy. 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. Observed alternatives run from $0.08 to $0.52 (550% spread). The current card sits -5% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.22. Notable alternatives include Whirlipede #53 (Black & White) at $0.26, Whirlipede #39 (Emerging Powers) at $0.26, Whirlipede #73 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.52, and Whirlipede #57 (Burning Shadows) at $0.11.

Question 5

What set is Whirlipede #52 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for XY is 2014. XY is grouped under the XY era. The checklist contains 146 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 12 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the XY checklist, Whirlipede occupies position #52 as a Uncommon card.

Whirlipede #52

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