What is the estimated value of an ungraded Poliwag [1st Edition] #59?

An ungraded copy of Poliwag [1st Edition] #59 is currently valued around $16.

How much more valuable is a PSA 10 compared to an ungraded copy?

A PSA 10 grade for this card fetches $496, significantly higher than the $16 price point for ungraded copies.

Is the Pokémon Base Set generally a good investment?

Yes, the Base Set is highly sought after, with high-grade versions like the PSA 10 selling for $496.

Poliwag [1st Edition] #59 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Poliwag [1st Edition] #59 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Poliwag [1st Edition] #59 value — Ungraded $16 · Grade 9 $86 · PSA 10 $496. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$16

Ungraded

5.4×

$86

Grade 9

31.0×

$496

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 31.0× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest ownership, grab the Standard Poliwag #59 for just $1. The premium versions offer tangible benefits: the 1st Edition commands $16 for its rarity, while Shadowless at $3 and 1999-2000 at $2 offer slight variations. Budget buyers should stick to Standard, whereas serious collectors seeking high-end investment value should aim for the 1st Edition.

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1st Edition— this pagePoliwag [1st Edition] #59 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$15.61$495.74eBay ↗

ShadowlessPoliwag [Shadowless] #59 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2.62$119.99eBay ↗

1999-2000Poliwag [1999-2000] #59 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2.45$80.19eBay ↗

StandardPoliwag #59 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$1.39$125eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Poliwag [1st Edition] #59 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Poliwag [1st Edition] #59 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $16. A Grade 9 copy runs about $86, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $496.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$16	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$86	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$496	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded Poliwag [1st Edition] #59?: An ungraded copy of Poliwag [1st Edition] #59 is currently valued around $16.
How much more valuable is a PSA 10 compared to an ungraded copy?: A PSA 10 grade for this card fetches $496, significantly higher than the $16 price point for ungraded copies.
Is the Pokémon Base Set generally a good investment?: Yes, the Base Set is highly sought after, with high-grade versions like the PSA 10 selling for $496.