Poliwhirl [Shadowless] Pokemon Base Set #38
Raw NM
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Market$8.35
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Prices by condition
| Condition | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $8.35 | ||
| $4.12 | ||
| $2.58 | ||
| $1.69 | ||
| $1.42 |
Near Mint copies currently sell for about $8.35.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $289.00 | ||
| $84.26 | ||
| $39.99 | ||
| $40.97 | ||
| $19.47 | ||
| $13.10 | ||
| $34.45 | ||
| $11.00 | ||
| $25.48 | ||
| $373.00 | ||
| $56.00 | ||
| $35.00 | ||
| $599.00 | ||
| $246.50 | ||
| $32.16 | ||
| $35.00 | ||
| $15.00 |
PSA 10 copies currently sell for about $289.00.
Recent sales
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No DH sales recorded for Raw NM
About this card
Poliwhirl [Shadowless] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Poliwhirl’s Base Set card is one of the original English Base Set uncommons, and the Shadowless version comes from the early print run that lacks the drop shadow around the artwork box—an iconic detail vintage collectors chase.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Shadowless Poliwhirl an especially direct connection to the franchise’s earliest visual identity.
In-Game
Base Set Poliwhirl feels true to the games because both attacks on the card—Amnesia and Doubleslap—are moves Poliwhirl can learn in the video games.
In-Game
Poliwhirl is one of the classic branching-evolution Pokémon, able to evolve into Poliwrath or into Politoed by trade while holding a King’s Rock, which adds extra nostalgia to its early-era cards.
Cultural Impact
Poliwhirl has deep Gen 1 roots, and its hypnotic spiral became one of the most instantly recognizable monster designs from Pokémon’s original 151 era.
Price indexes
Price indexes follow the combined price of a group of cards over time.
Card Reference
Poliwhirl [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #38) is worth $8.35 as of October 2026, ranked #245 of 442 priced cards in Pokemon Base Set by Raw NM market price.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
About Poliwhirl [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #38)
Poliwhirl [Shadowless] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 38. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $8.35, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo.
Check another Pokemon card's value by name, set, or number.
Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $8.31 to $8.93, with a median of $8.85.
Card details
- Card Number
- #38
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Poliwhirl [Shadowless] price by condition
As of Oct 27, 2026, Poliwhirl [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #38) has a market price of $8.35 in Near Mint, $4.12 in Lightly Played, $2.58 in Moderately Played, $1.69 in Heavily Played, and $1.42 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $8.68 and ranged from $8.31 to $8.91. Near Mint is down 5.6% from about a month ago.
Poliwhirl [Shadowless] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $8.85 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $8.85 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $8.85 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $8.91 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $8.80 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $8.70 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $8.70 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $8.70 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $8.61 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $8.61 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $8.40 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $8.40 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $8.40 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $8.31 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $8.40 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $8.40 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $8.40 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $8.40 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $8.35 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $8.35 |
Poliwhirl [Shadowless] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Poliwhirl [Shadowless] sells for about $289.00, based on Double Holo market data as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy sells for about $84.26 as of October 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Poliwhirl [Shadowless] from Pokemon Base Set #38?
The current market price of Poliwhirl [Shadowless] is $8.35, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
What set is Poliwhirl [Shadowless] from?
Poliwhirl [Shadowless] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 38, released in 1999.
Is Poliwhirl [Shadowless] worth grading?
Whether Poliwhirl [Shadowless] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Poliwhirl [Shadowless]?
You can buy or sell Poliwhirl [Shadowless] 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.
How much is Poliwhirl [Shadowless] worth in PSA 10?
Poliwhirl [Shadowless] in PSA 10 has a market price of about $289.00 as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy is worth about $84.26 as of October 2026 by comparison. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Poliwhirl [Shadowless] worth by condition?
As of Oct 27, 2026, Poliwhirl [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #38) has a market price of $8.35 in Near Mint, $4.12 in Lightly Played, $2.58 in Moderately Played, $1.69 in Heavily Played, and $1.42 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $8.68 and ranged from $8.31 to $8.91. Near Mint is down 5.6% from about a month ago.
Approximately 900 PSA graded copies tracked.
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