Base Set (Shadowless) · #038/102
Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl (Base Set (Shadowless) #038/102) trades around $8.25 raw and $337.00 graded PSA 10 as of May 26, 2026.
- HP
- 60
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- Base Set (Shadowless)
- Number
- #038/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Water
- HP
- 60
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
Card
- Raw market
- $8.25Normal
- PSA 8
- $85.00
- PSA 9
- $103.1212.5× raw
- PSA 10
- $337.0040.8× raw
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | $8.25 |
| 1st Edition | $36.24 |
| Near Mint | $8.25 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Poliwhirl Base Set (Shadowless) #038/102 worth?
Raw (Near Mint, ungraded) copies have a market price of approximately $8.25. PSA 9 copies trade around $103.12. PSA 10 copies trade around $337.00. Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Poliwhirl #038/102?
Poliwhirl is a Uncommon card in Base Set (Shadowless). Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
Who illustrated Poliwhirl #038/102?
Poliwhirl #038/102 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
When was Base Set (Shadowless) released?
Base Set (Shadowless) was released on January 9, 1999.
Should I grade Poliwhirl?
PSA 10 copies trade around $337, roughly 41× the raw market price ($8). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
