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Poliwhirl [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2001
$12.73Market Price
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Poliwhirl [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Neo Discovery Poliwhirl is a neat game-to-card translation, because both Belly Drum and Water Gun are real moves Poliwhirl can learn in the video games, giving the card a very authentic Johto-era feel.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text is lifted from the Pokémon Gold Pokédex, tying this 2001-era card directly to the Gold and Silver generation that defined the Neo sets.
Cultural Impact
Poliwhirl’s hypnotic belly spiral is one of the species’ most iconic traits, and official Pokémon references note that the swirl resembles a hypnotic pattern—exactly the kind of eerie charm this card leans into with its sleepy Pokédex text.
Artist
For collectors who love classic Wizards of the Coast art, this card was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, one of the most recognizable early Pokémon TCG artists and a longtime contributor whose watercolor style is instantly nostalgic.
Set Lore
Even as an Uncommon, this card stands out in Neo Discovery because Poliwhirl had already been a TCG regular since Base Set, so this printing feels like a Johto refresh of a true original-series favorite.
Card Reference
About Poliwhirl [1st Edition]
Poliwhirl [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 44. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2001. The current market price is $12.73, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- #44
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2001
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Poliwhirl [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Poliwhirl [1st Edition] is $12.73. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Poliwhirl [1st Edition] from?
Poliwhirl [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 44, released in 2001.
Is Poliwhirl [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Poliwhirl [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell 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.