Poliwhirl Pokémon card #37
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Unleashed·HeartGold & SoulSilver series·#37

Poliwhirl #37

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Poliwhirl #37 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $25.51, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$25.51
Cardmarket (EUR)
€1.31
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 77.5%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Poliwhirl #37 today, you'd net about
$25.51after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $25.51Cardmarket $23.88Whatnot $22.43TCGplayer $21.96eBay $21.83

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 77.5%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Poliwhirl #37 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Poliwhirl at a glance

  • 7-day average €1.58; 30-day average €0.89.
  • Trades around $25.51 on TCGplayer.
  • Uncommon rarity.
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.31.
  • Set: Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver, 2010).
Market prices

Poliwhirl price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Poliwhirl #37.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$25.51
TCGplayer market
Low
$20.66
Mid
$25.11
High
—
Normal
$5.95
TCGplayer market
Low
$1.25
Mid
$5.95
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€1.31
Avg sold
€0.82
Lowest NM
€0.02
7-day avg
€1.58
30-day avg
€0.89

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Poliwhirl #37

Poliwhirl is the #37 of 95 card in Unleashed, a classic-era set released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. The card carries 80 HP and Water typing, with a Stage 1 designation.

Artwork is by Naoyo Kimura; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $25.51, spanning $20.66–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card lore
“The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.”

Printed flavour text on the Unleashed #37 card.

Card facts

Set
Unleashed
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number
#37 / 95
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Naoyo Kimura
HP
80
Type
Water
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Poliwag
Pokédex
#61
Released
2010/05/12
Card text

Poliwhirl attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Poliwhirl #37 — the playability layer behind the price.

Water

Hypnoblast

20

The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

ColorlessColorless

Light Punch

30

Battle stats

Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Poliwhirl price analysis

What drives the current market value of Poliwhirl #37.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $25.51, Normal at $5.95.

A $25.51 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

A $25.51 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

In EUR, Poliwhirl trends at €1.31 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.82, lowest NM €0.02).

Price trend

Poliwhirl price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $25.51▲ 0% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $25.51

Recent sales average €1.58 over 7 days versus €0.89 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+77.5%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €4.85, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.31.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Poliwhirl, with a recorded low of $25.51 and high of $25.51; current value is at 100% of that band.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€4.85
7-day avg€1.58
30-day avg€0.89
Trend price€1.31

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$25.51
All-time low
$25.51
Off all-time high
-0%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$25.51
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $25.51high $25.51

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Poliwhirl?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Poliwhirl at $25.51 nets roughly $21.83 on eBay, $21.96 on TCGplayer, $23.88 via Cardmarket, $22.43 on Whatnot or $25.51 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.68.

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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Poliwhirl #37.

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Best net payout$25.51
Spread across platforms$3.68
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.6814.4%$21.83Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.5513.9%$21.96Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.636.4%$23.88Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$25.51Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.0812.1%$22.43Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Poliwhirl?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Poliwhirl #37 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Poliwhirl #37.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $25.51 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $15.49 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $71.48 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-11.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$22.19
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$37.68
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$71.48
Expected value
$14.61
Expected profit
—
-11.6% ROI

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.

Set context

Poliwhirl within Unleashed

Within Unleashed it is the #25 most valuable of 68 tracked cards; the set median is $17.31.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 65%.

The set's top card is Suicune & Entei LEGEND (#94), valued at $340.00.

Rank in set
#25
of 68 tracked
Set median
$17.31
Rarity
Uncommon
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Full Unleashed report →
Value drivers

What makes Poliwhirl valuable

  • At Uncommon rarity, Poliwhirl is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • The Naoyo Kimura artwork gives Poliwhirl appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Poliwhirl comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
  • Priced at $25.51 with steady supply, Poliwhirl sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • As a Water-type Pokémon card, Poliwhirl is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Poliwhirl

  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $25.51 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $25.51 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.58 and €0.89) to time entries and exits.
  • Unleashed was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Bulk lots of Poliwhirl can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Poliwhirl value questions

What is the value of Poliwhirl?

The current TCGplayer market value is $25.51 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $20.66 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.31.

Will Poliwhirl hold its value?

The card is rising on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

How rare is Poliwhirl?

Poliwhirl is a Uncommon card from Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

What print variants exist for Poliwhirl?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($25.51), Normal ($5.95). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Poliwhirl?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $25.51. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Poliwhirl's value?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.

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