Poliwhirl

Expedition Base Set · #89 · Uncommon

$53.93US · TCGplayer

$3.84EU · Cardmarket

+16%7-day (EU)

-7%30-day (EU)

UncommonRarity

#78 of 165Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: heating up — +16% in 7 days; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (reverseHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$89.99
Market	$53.93
Mid	$330
High	$700

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Reverse Holofoil	$53.93	—
Normal	$24.40	—

The same card, different print: $53.93 vs $24.40 — a 2.2× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€3.56
Avg 1-day	€0.39
Avg 7-day	€3.08
Avg 30-day	€3.82
Low	€0.15

Authenticity check

At $53.93, Poliwhirl is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Poliwhirl offered under about $26.96 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Poliwhirl (Expedition Base Set #89) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Poliwhirl from Expedition Base Set is worth about $53.93 (TCGplayer US market) and around €3.84 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Poliwhirl rare?

Its rarity is listed as Uncommon and it ranks #78 of 165 by value in Expedition Base Set. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

By current US market price, it's Gengar at $800.

Is Poliwhirl's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +16% over 7 days, -7% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Poliwhirl's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Poliwhirl on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Poliwhirl is fake?

Because it trades at $53.93, Poliwhirl is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $53.93 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.