Poliwrath #13
From Base Set, Poliwrath (#13) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $35.17 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.
Poliwrath #13 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Poliwrath at a glance
- Base Set, Base series, 1999.
- Short-term trend -1.7% (7d vs 30d).
- Trades around $35.17 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €25.95 (EUR).
Poliwrath price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Poliwrath #13.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.00
- Mid
- $30.59
- 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 #13
Poliwrath is the #13 of 102 card in Base Set, a vintage-era set released in 1999 as part of the Base series. The card carries 90 HP and Water typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Holofoil printing sits around $35.17, spanning $17.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #13 / 102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Poliwhirl
- Released
- 1999/01/09
Poliwrath attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Poliwrath #13 — 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 Water 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 #13.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $35.17.
This $35.17 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $35.17 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €25.95, with an average sold price of €29.27 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.49.
Poliwrath price history & movement
Recent sales average €29.14 over 7 days versus €29.63 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-1.7%).
Single-day average: €12.50; Cardmarket trend price €25.95.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $35.14–$35.40. The most recent snapshot of $35.17 sits 12% up that range, 0.6% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.6%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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 $35.17 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $30.21 via eBay's default tier, $30.39 on TCGplayer, $33.06 on Cardmarket, $31.04 on Whatnot and $35.17 selling directly — a $4.96 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Poliwrath #13.
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 #13 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Poliwrath #13.
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 $35.17 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $36.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.41 (3.2% 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
By market value Poliwrath sits at #13 of 32 in Base Set (set median $15.19).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 63%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $954.65.
What makes Poliwrath valuable
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Poliwrath appeal beyond pure playability.
- Poliwrath dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- At $35.17 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Poliwrath is a Water card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Poliwrath
- Bulk lots of Poliwrath can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Poliwrath has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€29.14 and €29.63) to time entries and exits.
- For Poliwrath, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Base Set was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Poliwrath value questions
What is Poliwrath #13 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $35.17 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $17.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €25.95.
Is Poliwrath a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Poliwrath rare?
Poliwrath is a Rare card from Base Set (Base series, 1999). 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 ($35.17). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Poliwrath?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $35.17. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Poliwrath cost what it does?
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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