Poliwrath #24
From Expedition Base Set, Poliwrath (#24) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $44.99 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Poliwrath #24. Sell on your own schedule.
Poliwrath at a glance
- Trades around $44.99 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- Set: Expedition Base Set (E-Card, 2002).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Poliwrath price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Poliwrath #24.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $89.99
- Mid
- $651.25
- High
- —
- Low
- $99.99
- Mid
- $254.49
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Poliwrath #24
Card #24 of Expedition Base Set is Poliwrath, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2002). A Water-type (100 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Yuka Morii and currently trades at $44.99 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $89.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #24 / 165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Yuka Morii
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Poliwhirl
- Pokédex
- #62
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Poliwrath attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Poliwrath #24 — the playability layer behind the price.
Plunge
Once during your turn (before you attack), if Poliwrath is on your Bench, you may flip a coin. If heads, take all Energy cards attached to your Active Pokémon, if any, and attach them to Poliwrath. Then switch Poliwrath with your Active Pokémon.
Water Punch
Flip a number of coins equal to the amount of W Energy cards attached to Poliwrath. This attack does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Lightning -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Plunge
- Attacks
- 1
Poliwrath price analysis
What drives the current market value of Poliwrath #24.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Holofoil ($44.99), Reverse Holofoil ($44.50).
This $44.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $44.99, Poliwrath draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Poliwrath, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Poliwrath price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Poliwrath has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $44.99 to $44.99; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 $44.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $38.73 via eBay's default tier, $38.95 on TCGplayer, $42.39 on Cardmarket, $39.79 on Whatnot and $44.99 selling directly — a $6.26 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 #24.
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 #24 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Poliwrath #24.
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 $44.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $57.86 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $90.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.58 (14.8% 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 Expedition Base Set
Within Expedition Base Set it is the #106 most valuable of 155 tracked cards; the set median is $65.00.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 32%.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Poliwrath valuable
- Poliwrath dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Poliwrath is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $44.99 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- The Yuka Morii artwork gives Poliwrath appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Water typing means Poliwrath has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Poliwrath
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $44.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Poliwrath, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $44.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Poliwrath value questions
What is Poliwrath #24 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $44.99 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $89.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Poliwrath?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Poliwrath?
Poliwrath is a Rare card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Poliwrath have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($44.99), Reverse Holofoil ($44.50). 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 $44.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Poliwrath's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Yuka Morii also matters to collector demand.
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