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Poliwhirl
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$24.77Market Price
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Poliwhirl Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Artist
This Expedition Poliwhirl is illustrated by Yuka Morii, whose Pokémon TCG art is created as hand-sculpted clay models and then photographed, giving the card its instantly recognizable storybook texture.
Card History
Poliwhirl #89 is part of Expedition Base Set, the first English Pokémon TCG expansion to feature e-Reader dot codes, tying this card directly to the franchise’s early Game Boy Advance experimentation.
In-Game
For longtime Game Boy fans, Poliwhirl is the pivotal middle stage of the Poliwag line, evolving from Poliwag at level 25 and branching into Poliwrath with a Water Stone or Politoed via trade while holding a King’s Rock.
Card History
Poliwhirl has anime nostalgia behind it too, since Misty’s Poliwag famously evolved into Poliwhirl during the Johto-era episode "The Totodile Duel."
Cultural Impact
Poliwhirl carries extra Gen I prestige because Red’s signature partner 'Poli' debuts as a Poliwhirl in the Pokémon Adventures manga, making the species feel deeply rooted in early Pokémon history beyond the games alone.
Card Reference
About Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 89. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $24.77, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Expedition
- Card Number
- #89
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Poliwhirl?
The current market price of Poliwhirl is $24.77. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Poliwhirl from?
Poliwhirl is from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 89, released in 2002.
Is Poliwhirl worth grading?
Whether Poliwhirl 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?
You can buy or sell Poliwhirl 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.