Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] Pokemon Gym Heroes #53
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Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Set Lore
Misty's Poliwhirl comes from Gym Heroes, the landmark 2000 set that introduced Owner's Pokémon to English collectors, giving cards a named Trainer portrait and Gym Badge to tie them directly to Kanto Gym Leaders.
In-Game
This card feels especially on-theme for Misty because in the core games she is the Cerulean Gym Leader, the second Gym challenge in Kanto, and she is defined by an all-out offensive style with Water-type Pokémon.
Card History
Poliwhirl is a perfect pick for a Misty card because Misty's own Poliwag evolved into Poliwhirl in the anime before eventually becoming Politoed, making the middle stage part of one of her most memorable long-running partner arcs.
Artist
The artwork is by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer and one of the defining artistic voices of early WotC-era cards, which gives this uncommon a direct visual link to the franchise's foundational look.
Card History
Even as an uncommon, Misty's Poliwhirl shows off Gym-era personality in gameplay, with Rapids disrupting attached Energy and Water Punch rewarding heavier Water Energy investment in a way that fits Misty's aggressive Water strategy.
Card Reference
About Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] (Pokemon Gym Heroes #53)
Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 53. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $11.93, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $10.73 to $11.93, with a median of $11.27.
Card details
- Card Number
- #53
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] from Pokemon Gym Heroes #53?
The current market price of Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] is $11.93. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] from?
Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 53, released in 2000.
Is Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] worth grading?
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How can I buy or sell Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 300 PSA graded copies tracked.
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