What is the estimated value of an ungraded Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38?

An ungraded copy of Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 is currently valued around $34.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version of this card worth?

A PSA 10 graded Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 sells for approximately $940.

Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its resale price?

Yes, the condition is highly impactful; a Grade 9 copy is valued at $132 compared to the ungraded price.

Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 value — Ungraded $34 · Grade 9 $132 · PSA 10 $940. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$34

Ungraded

3.9×

$132

Grade 9

27.6×

$940

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 27.6× 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 Edition— this pagePoliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$33.96$940eBay ↗

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

1999-2000Poliwhirl [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 [1st Edition] #38 (Pokémon Base Set)$33.96

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $34. A Grade 9 copy runs about $132, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $940.

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	$34	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$132	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$940	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38?: An ungraded copy of Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 is currently valued around $34.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 sells for approximately $940.
Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its resale price?: Yes, the condition is highly impactful; a Grade 9 copy is valued at $132 compared to the ungraded price.