Poliwag #125
🔥 Hot MovePoliwag #125 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $45.54, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 Poliwag #125 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Poliwag at a glance
- From Expedition Base Set (E-Card), released 2002.
- Current TCGplayer market value $45.54 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €4.06.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Short-term trend 29.4% (7d vs 30d).
Poliwag price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Poliwag #125.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $52.96
- Mid
- $56.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $15.00
- Mid
- $30.75
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Poliwag #125
Card #125 of Expedition Base Set is Poliwag, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2002). The card carries 50 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Yuka Morii and currently trades at $45.54 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $52.96 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #125 / 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Yuka Morii
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Poliwag attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Poliwag #125 — the playability layer behind the price.
Headbutt
Rollout
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Poliwag price analysis
What drives the current market value of Poliwag #125.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $45.54, Normal at $21.37.
This $45.54 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $45.54 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Poliwag at a trend of €4.06, an average sold price of €4.26 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Poliwag price history & movement
Recent sales average €6.08 over 7 days versus €4.70 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+29.4%).
Latest daily average €7.10 against a trend price of €4.06.
Poliwag has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $45.54 to $45.54; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Poliwag?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $45.54 market translates to a net of about $39.21 (eBay), $39.43 (TCGplayer), $42.91 (Cardmarket), $40.28 (Whatnot) or $45.54 (direct). That $6.33 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Poliwag #125.
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 Poliwag?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Poliwag #125 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $45.54 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $59.05 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $91.52 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $13.14 (15.4% 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.
Poliwag within Expedition Base Set
Poliwag ranks #102 of 155 tracked Expedition Base Set cards by market value, against a set median of $65.00.
That is 30% below the middle of the set — a top-35% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Poliwag valuable
- Poliwag is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $45.54 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Yuka Morii illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Poliwag is a Water card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Poliwag
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.08 and €4.70) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $45.54 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $45.54 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Poliwag can realise well above the $52.96 low end.
- For Poliwag, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Poliwag value questions
What is Poliwag #125 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $45.54 (low $52.96, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €4.06.
Will Poliwag hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Poliwag?
Poliwag is a Common 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 Poliwag have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($45.54), Normal ($21.37). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Poliwag?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.54. 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 Poliwag?
Four factors dominate: the Common 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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