Poliwhirl #176 Value
151 · Card 176/207 · Illustration rare · 2023
Poliwhirl #176 is one of those illustration rares that makes you stop and just look for a second, part of the Scarlet & Violet 151 set from 2023 and brought to life by artist Gemi. If you are checking the Poliwhirl value today, the raw card sits at $45, which feels about right for a card this well loved but not scarce enough to be a grail. It is the kind of pull that puts a smile on your face without needing a graded slab to justify it.
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Poliwhirl price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 14,843 graded copies exist — only 4,944 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $45 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $339 | 4,944 |
| Grade 9 | $67 | 7,685 |
| Grade 8 | $45 | 1,925 |
| Grade 7 | $44 | 222 |
| Grade 6 | $31 | 39 |
| Grade 5 | $25 | 22 |
| Grade 4 | $21 | 4 |
| Grade 3 | $18 | 1 |
| Grade 2 | $16 | 1 |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Set
- 151
- Card number
- 176 of 207
- Rarity
- Illustration rare
- Type
- Water
- HP
- 90
- Stage
- Stage1
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
- Illustrator
- Gemi
- Released
- 2023
Attacks
- Wave Splash20Water
- Frog Hop30+Water · Colorless
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 60 more damage.
Poliwhirl — collector's take
Is Poliwhirl worth grading?
So is Poliwhirl worth grading? Here is the honest math: a raw copy runs $45, a Grade 9 gets you to $67, and a PSA 10 jumps all the way to $339, which works out to about 7.5 times the raw price. That is a real gap, and it is tempting. But gem mint is not a given. Out of all the copies graded so far, only 4,944 came back as a perfect PSA 10, and grading costs money and time whether or not the card comes back gem mint. If your copy has sharp corners and clean edges under good light, it might be worth the shot. If there is any doubt, it is often smarter to just enjoy the raw card and let someone else take the grading gamble.
How rare is it?
Right now there are 14,843 total graded copies of Poliwhirl on record, and of those, 4,944 earned the PSA 10 label. That means a little over a third of graded copies hit gem mint, which is a decent rate but far from guaranteed, and it explains why that top grade commands such a premium over the raw price. Population numbers like these matter because they show you exactly how many perfect copies are competing for buyer attention, and here the gap between raw supply and true gem mint supply is what keeps PSA 10 pricing where it is.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy earns its keep, because we track real pulls across pack sites, not just price guide averages. Poliwhirl has been recorded pulled 200 or more times across platforms including packs, courtyard, mnstr, collector-crypt, and tilt-rips, with the biggest recorded pull landing at $420. We have seen it show up in products like XY Evolutions, Pokémon Pro Pack, Pack 1, Pokémon Master Pack, and Pokémon Starter Pack. That said, it is worth saying plainly: opening packs is a gamble, and most rips do not come close to covering their cost. If you are chasing this specific card, buying a known raw or graded copy is often the more predictable route, but if you love the rip, these are the products where collectors have actually found it.
Questions people ask
How much is Poliwhirl worth?
A raw, ungraded Poliwhirl is valued at $45. Once you move into graded copies, a Grade 9 sits at $67, and a PSA 10 reaches $339, which is roughly 7.5 times the raw price. The Poliwhirl price really depends on condition and whether you want it slabbed or raw.
Is Poliwhirl worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for about 7.5 times what the raw card goes for. Just know that only 4,944 out of 14,843 graded copies have hit that top grade, so gem mint is not automatic, and grading fees apply no matter the outcome.
What set is Poliwhirl from?
Poliwhirl #176 comes from the Scarlet & Violet 151 set, released in 2023. It is an illustration rare, illustrated by Gemi, which is part of why collectors find it so appealing beyond just the numbers.
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