Base Set#38PSA 10 Gem Mint
Poliwhirl Base Set 1st Edition PSA 10 Price History
Live PSA 10 Gem Mint price tracking for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Poliwhirl (#38). Data compiled from verified sold listings on eBay, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect.
Current PSA 10 Market Avg
$940
+162.8% over the last 12 monthsCompare Poliwhirl Variants
Poliwhirl was printed across multiple Base Set variants. Click any variant above to view its price history.
All-Time High
$960
Apr 2026
All-Time Low
$176
May 2023
Since Feb 2021
+138.4%
total return
Avg Monthly Price
$372
64 months tracked
Recent Sales Avg
$808
30 listings tracked
Recent Sales Range
$340–$1,500
low to high
PSA 10 Monthly Price History
Monthly average PSA 10 Gem Mint price for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Poliwhirl (#38). Data covers Feb 2021 – May 2026.
Recent Gem Mint Sales
| Date Sold | Price | Grade | Source | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-17 | $940 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2026-05-05 | $360 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 POLIWHIRL 1ST EDITION 1999 POKEMON GAME BASE SET #38 CARD SHADOWLESS |
| 2026-04-07 | $1,100 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 – LOW POP SHADOWLESS #38 |
| 2026-04-05 | $960 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2026-03-11 | $399 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokémon TCG 1999 Poliwhirl 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless PSA 10 #038/102 038/102 |
| 2026-03-11 | $400 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 038/102 |
| 2026-03-09 | $1,424 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 #38 |
| 2026-03-09 | $399 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 Poliwhirl 1999 Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition 38/102 Pokemon Card |
| 2026-02-23 | $1,225 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 GEM MT #38 |
| 2026-02-17 | $1,500 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon PSA 10 GEM MINT Poliwhirl 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless 1999 Card #56 #102 |
| 2026-01-24 | $682 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon SHADOWLESS Base Set 1ST Edition #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 038/102 |
| 2026-01-23 | $1,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | ***PSA 10 Poliwhirl 1st Edition #38 Base Set*** Pokemon Kid Icarus |
| 2026-01-20 | $306 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set 1st Edition 38/102 |
| 2025-12-26 | $1,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon PSA 10 GEM MINT Poliwhirl 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless 1999 Card #56 #102 |
| 2025-12-16 | $850 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon PSA 10 GEM MINT Poliwhirl 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless 1999 Card #56 #102 |
| 2025-12-11 | $800 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 POLIWHIRL 1ST EDITION 1999 POKEMON GAME BASE SET #38 CARD SHADOWLESS |
| 2025-11-27 | $875 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 POLIWHIRL 1ST EDITION 1999 POKEMON GAME BASE SET #38 CARD SHADOWLESS |
| 2025-11-22 | $800 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Poliwhirl 1st Ed Shadowless 38/102 Base Set – PSA 10 038/102 |
| 2025-11-18 | $1,500 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 #38 |
| 2025-10-19 | $575 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-10-17 | $1,075 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 #38 |
| 2025-10-12 | $910 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 038/102 |
| 2025-10-05 | $899 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 #38 |
| 2025-09-23 | $750 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 #38 |
| 2025-09-20 | $600 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT Poliwhirl 38/102 1st Ed Shadowless Base Set Pokemon Graded Card |
| 2025-08-09 | $565 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT Poliwhirl 38/102 1st Ed Shadowless Base Set Pokemon Graded Card 038/102 |
| 2025-08-08 | $360 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 #38 |
| 2025-07-19 | $460 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 #38 |
| 2025-06-29 | $620 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 #38 |
| 2025-06-28 | $650 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT Poliwhirl 38/102 1st Ed Shadowless Base Set Pokemon Graded Card |
| 2025-06-02 | $550 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-05-11 | $446 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Cards – PSA 10 1st Edition Poliwhirl 38/102 Shadowless Base Set GEM MT |
| 2025-05-11 | $275 | CGC 10 | eBay | Poliwhirl – 38/102 – CGC 10 – 1st Edition Shadowless – Base Set – Pokemon – 6503 |
| 2025-04-20 | $340 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-02-10 | $300 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 Pokémon POLIWHIRL BASE SET SHADOWLESS 38/102 1ST EDITION FIRST 038/102 |
| 2025-01-21 | $182 | CGC 10 | eBay | Poliwhirl – 38/102 – CGC 10 – 1st Edition Shadowless – Base Set – Pokemon 38/102 |
| 2024-10-31 | $199 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Poliwhirl Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition 38/102 Pokemon Card 38/102 |
| 2024-04-27 | $156 | CGC 10 | eBay | Poliwhirl – 38/102 – CGC 10 – 1st Edition Shadowless – Base Set – Pokemon – 6503 #6503 |
| 2024-04-22 | $1,200 | CGC 10 Pristine | eBay | 1999 Base Set 1st Edition Poliwhirl CGC 10 Pristine Uncommon Pokemon TCG Card 38 #38 |
39 verified gem-mint sales (PSA 10, CGC 10, BGS 10, and other 10-grade equivalents). PSA 10 carries the highest premium; CGC 10 and BGS 10 typically trade at a slight discount. Prices exclude shipping.
About Poliwhirl (Base Set 1st Edition)
Stage 1 Water evolution of Poliwag. Amnesia and Doubleslap — pre-evolution of Poliwrath.
The Base Set 1st Edition print is the rarest variant. It carries the “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork and uses the shadowless border. WotC printed 1st Edition copies for only the first few weeks of the 1999 U.S. release.
How to identify a 1st Edition Poliwhirl:
- “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box
- No drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”)
- WotC copyright at the bottom
- 1999 copyright date
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Poliwhirl Base Set 1st Edition worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $940. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $340 to $1,500. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Poliwhirl is a 1st Edition?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the 1st Edition variant are: “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box, no drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”).
- Where does this price data come from?
- All chart data and recent sales are compiled from verified sold listings across eBay, TCGPlayer, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect. Last refreshed 2026-05-24.
Price data compiled from verified sold listings across major marketplaces and auction houses. Last updated 2026-05-24. This page is informational only and is not investment advice. Card image courtesy of the Pokemon TCG API.