Poliwrath #15
From Base Set 2, Poliwrath (#15) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $21.77 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Poliwrath #15 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Poliwrath at a glance
- Recent averages: €18.11 (7d), €16.82 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $21.77 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €18.59.
- From Base Set 2 (Base), released 2000.
- Rare rarity.
Poliwrath price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Poliwrath #15.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $11.00
- Mid
- $21.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Poliwrath #15
Printed as #15 in Base Set 2, Poliwrath belongs to the Base series and dates to 2000. The card carries 90 HP and Water typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $21.77, with listings from $11.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #15 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Poliwhirl
- Released
- 2000/02/24
Poliwrath attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Poliwrath #15 — the playability layer behind the price.
Water Gun
Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwrath but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Extra Energy after the 2nd doesn't count.
Whirlpool
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 and discard it.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Poliwrath price analysis
What drives the current market value of Poliwrath #15.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $21.77.
At $21.77, Poliwrath draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $21.77 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Poliwrath trends at €18.59 on Cardmarket (avg sold €20.44, lowest NM €3.97).
Poliwrath price history & movement
Recent sales average €18.11 over 7 days versus €16.82 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+7.7%).
Latest daily average €7.50 against a trend price of €18.59.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $21.67–$21.77. The most recent snapshot of $21.77 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Poliwrath?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $21.77 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $18.59 via eBay's default tier, $18.69 on TCGplayer, $20.33 on Cardmarket, $19.10 on Whatnot and $21.77 selling directly — a $3.18 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Poliwrath sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Poliwrath #15.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Poliwrath?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Poliwrath #15 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Poliwrath #15.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $21.77 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $7.35 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $67.75 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-18.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Poliwrath within Base Set 2
Poliwrath ranks #21 of 27 tracked Base Set 2 cards by market value, against a set median of $35.56.
It sits in the top 26% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $433.98.
What makes Poliwrath valuable
- Poliwrath is a Water card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Vintage (2000) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $21.77 with steady supply, Poliwrath sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Poliwrath
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€18.11 and €16.82) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Poliwrath has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Poliwrath, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Poliwrath can realise well above the $11.00 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $21.77 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Poliwrath value questions
How much is Poliwrath worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $21.77 (low $11.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €18.59.
Is Poliwrath a good investment?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (7.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is a Rare card from Base Set 2 (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Poliwrath?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($21.77). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Poliwrath sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $21.77. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Poliwrath?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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