What is the starting price for this Poliwhirl card?

The ungraded version of Poliwhirl [1999-2000] #38 is currently valued at $3.

How much is a high-grade PSA 10 copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this card sells for $113.

Is this card part of the original Pokémon Base Set?

Yes, Poliwhirl #38 is from the Pokémon Base Set.

Poliwhirl [1999-2000] #38 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Poliwhirl [1999-2000] #38 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Poliwhirl [1999-2000] #38 value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 9 $51 · PSA 10 $113. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

17.0×

$51

Grade 9

37.7×

$113

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 37.7× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost, purchase the Standard Poliwhirl #38 at $2. The premium versions offer specific collector appeal; the 1st Edition commands $34 for its original printing, while the Shadowless version is valued at $5 for its unique printing characteristics. Buyers prioritizing basic ownership should stick to Standard, whereas those seeking investment value or specific set completeness should pay the premium for the 1st Edition.

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1st EditionPoliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$33.96$940eBay ↗

ShadowlessPoliwhirl [Shadowless] #38 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$5$279eBay ↗

1999-2000— this pagePoliwhirl [1999-2000] #38 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2.85$113.04eBay ↗

StandardPoliwhirl #38 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$1.75$168.5eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Poliwhirl [1999-2000] #38 (Pokémon Base Set)$2.85

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Poliwhirl [1999-2000] #38 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Poliwhirl [1999-2000] #38 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $3. A Grade 9 copy runs about $51, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $113.

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	$3	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$51	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$113	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this Poliwhirl card?: The ungraded version of Poliwhirl [1999-2000] #38 is currently valued at $3.
How much is a high-grade PSA 10 copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this card sells for $113.
Is this card part of the original Pokémon Base Set?: Yes, Poliwhirl #38 is from the Pokémon Base Set.