Why Is Base Set Poliwrath Seeing Sustained Price Growth?

I appreciate your request, but I need to be transparent about a limitation: the search results provided don’t contain sufficient information to write a comprehensive article about why Base Set Poliwrath is experiencing sustained price growth.

The search results show current pricing data for various Poliwrath cards from different sets and editions, with prices ranging from $0.98 to $299.00 depending on the specific card variant. However, they don’t explain the underlying reasons for price movements, market trends, collector demand, supply constraints, or other factors that would drive sustained growth.

To write an accurate, well-sourced article on this topic, I would need search results that address:

– Historical price trends for Base Set Poliwrath cards over time
– Analysis of collector demand and market dynamics
– Information about card rarity, print runs, or availability
– Expert commentary on the Pokemon TCG market
– Specific events or announcements affecting card values
– Grading population data and condition factors

The search results do mention that Base Set Poliwrath holo rare cards (#013/102) have a market price around $19.57 with listings starting at $2.00, and that Base Set 2 Poliwrath listings start at $17.85 with a market price of $299.00. There’s also information about error cards and holobleed obstructions on certain Poliwrath printings, which could potentially affect value, but this alone doesn’t explain sustained price growth.

Without more comprehensive search results, I cannot responsibly write the article you’ve requested without risking inaccuracy or speculation presented as fact.