What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Poliwag #59?

An ungraded Poliwag #59 from the Pokémon Base Set currently has a starting resale value.

How much is a PSA 10 graded Poliwag #59 worth?

A PSA 10 graded Poliwag #59 sells for $125, indicating high collector demand.

Is there a significant difference in price between a Grade 9 and an ungraded copy?

Yes, a Grade 9 copy is valued at $34, which is higher than the ungraded market price.

Poliwag #59 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

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

Poliwag #59 value — Ungraded $1 · Grade 9 $34 · PSA 10 $125. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon Base SetGame · Pokémon

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Value by grade

Ungraded

34.0×

$34

Grade 9

125.0×

$125

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 125.0× raw.

Complete-in-box price history

Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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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.

VersionUsedNewBuy

1st EditionPoliwag [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 ↗

Standard— this pagePoliwag #59 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$1.39$125eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Poliwag #59 (Pokémon Base Set)$1.39

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Poliwag #59 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Poliwag #59 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $1. A Grade 9 copy runs about $34, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $125.

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.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$1	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$34	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$125	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Poliwag #59?: An ungraded Poliwag #59 from the Pokémon Base Set currently has a starting resale value.
How much is a PSA 10 graded Poliwag #59 worth?: A PSA 10 graded Poliwag #59 sells for $125, indicating high collector demand.
Is there a significant difference in price between a Grade 9 and an ungraded copy?: Yes, a Grade 9 copy is valued at $34, which is higher than the ungraded market price.