Base Set#38PSA 10 Gem Mint
Poliwhirl Base Set Unlimited 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
$178
+88.8% 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
$190
Apr 2026
All-Time Low
$45
Jan 2023
Since Feb 2021
+71.2%
total return
Avg Monthly Price
$81
64 months tracked
Recent Sales Avg
$116
29 listings tracked
Recent Sales Range
$35–$250
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | $160 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set 38/102 PSA 10 Gem Mint Vintage 38/102 |
| 2026-05-11 | $40 | CGC 10 | eBay | Pokémon TCG Poliwhirl 038/102 Base Set Uncommon Regular CGC 10 English (2000) 038/102 |
| 2026-05-04 | $179 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set 38/102 PSA 10 Gem Mint WOTC Vintage 38/102 |
| 2026-04-29 | $250 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set 38/102 PSA 10 Gem Mint WOTC Vintage Ken Sugimori 38/102 |
| 2026-04-18 | $200 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Unlimited #38 Poliwhirl Gem Mt PSA 10 #38 |
| 2026-04-09 | $210 | PSA 10 | eBay | *US SELLER* PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Base Set Unlimited Poliwhirl #38/102 #38 |
| 2026-03-28 | $69 | CGC 10 | eBay | 🔥 1999 Pokémon Base Set Poliwhirl #38 CGC 10 GEM MINT – Vintage WOTC Slab 038/102 |
| 2026-03-07 | $180 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Base Set Unlimited Poliwhirl #38/102 Uncommon Card #38 |
| 2026-03-04 | $177 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Base Set Unlimited Poliwhirl #38/102 Uncommon Card #38 |
| 2025-10-24 | $40 | CGC 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set #38 CGC 10 Gem Mint 038/102 |
| 2025-10-01 | $125 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 38/102 Poliwhirl PSA GEM MT 10 #38 |
| 2025-09-26 | $160 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Unlimited #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-07-09 | $31 | CGC 10 | eBay | Pokemon – Poliwhirl 038/102 (1999) Base Set – CGC 10 Gem Mint 038/102 |
| 2025-07-03 | $150 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 38/102 Poliwhirl PSA GEM MT 10 38/102 |
| 2025-06-29 | $95 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Unlimited #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint 038/102 |
| 2025-06-01 | $86 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Unlimited #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-05-26 | $40 | CGC 10 | eBay | 💎 1999 Pokémon CGC 10 GEM MINT Poliwhirl Base Set Vintage Card (#38) 38/59 |
| 2025-05-08 | $86 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 38/102 Poliwhirl PSA GEM MINT 10 38/102 |
| 2025-04-21 | $102 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Unlimited #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-03-31 | $110 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #38 POLIWHIRL PSA 10 #38 |
| 2025-03-31 | $104 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Unlimited #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-03-15 | $54 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint #38 |
| 2025-03-08 | $82 | PSA 10 | eBay | POLIWHIRL PSA 10 1999 Pokemon Game Base Set Unlimited #38/102 GEM MINT TCG #38 |
| 2025-02-24 | $158 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Unlimited #38 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-02-16 | $55 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 (9.5 Blue Label) 1999 Pokemon Poliwhirl Base Set Unlimited 38/102 19/64 |
| 2025-02-12 | $75 | PSA 10 | eBay | Poliwhirl 38/102 Base Set 1999 Pokemon PSA 10 GEM MINT 38/102 |
| 2025-02-11 | $22 | CGC 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #38/102 POLIWHIRL CGC 10 GEM MINT |
| 2025-02-02 | $39 | CGC 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #38 POLIWHIRL CGC 10 GEM MINT |
| 2025-01-06 | $60 | CGC 10 | eBay | 💎 1999 Pokémon CGC 10 GEM MINT Poliwhirl Base Set Vintage Card (#38) 38/59 |
| 2024-11-29 | $107 | PSA 10 | eBay | Poliwhirl 38/102 Base Set 1999 Unlimited Pokemon PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2024-11-15 | $85 | PSA 10 | eBay | POLIWHIRL PSA 10 1999 Pokemon Game Base Set Unlimited #38/102 #38 |
| 2024-10-18 | $65 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokémon Poliwhirl Psa 10 WOTC Base Set Unlimited 38/102 Non Holo Gem Mint 19/64 |
| 2024-09-28 | $25 | CGC 10 | eBay | Poliwhirl Base Set Pokémon 38/102 (1999) #38 |
| 2024-09-02 | $87 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Unlimited Poliwhirl Base Set Original 4th Print 1999 2000 Pokémon Card |
| 2024-08-13 | $67 | PSA 10 | eBay | POLIWHIRL PSA 10 1999 Pokemon Game Base Set Unlimited #38/102 GEM MINT POP 264 #38 |
| 2024-08-08 | $64 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 💎 GEM MINT 1999 BASE SET POKÉMON POLIWHIRL 38/102 WOTC Uncommon #38 |
| 2024-07-27 | $47 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Unlimited Poliwhirl #38 PSA 10 GEM MINT #38 |
| 2024-07-23 | $50 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Base Set Unlimited Poliwrath 38/102 (1999) Pokemon Cards #38 |
| 2024-07-22 | $35 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokémon TCG Poliwhirl Base Set 38/102 Regular 1999-2000 Wizards Base Set PSA 10 38/102 |
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 Unlimited)
Stage 1 Water evolution of Poliwag. Amnesia and Doubleslap — pre-evolution of Poliwrath.
The Unlimited print is the most common Base Set variant. Drop-shadow border on the right and bottom edges of the artwork, no edition stamp. Printed continuously from 1999 through early 2000.
How to identify a Unlimited Poliwhirl:
- Drop-shadow visible on the right and bottom edge of the artwork box
- No “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left
- WotC copyright at the bottom
- 1999 copyright date
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Poliwhirl Base Set Unlimited worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $178. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $35 to $250. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Poliwhirl is a Unlimited?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the Unlimited variant are: drop-shadow visible on the right and bottom edge of the artwork box, no “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left.
- 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.