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Poliwrath
Pokemon Base Set•#13
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$35.16Market Price
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Poliwrath Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Poliwrath is one of the original Base Set holographics, tying it directly to the English Pokémon TCG’s January 9, 1999 debut and the very first wave of cards that introduced the hobby to many collectors.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Base Set Poliwrath the unmistakable early-era look that collectors instantly associate with the franchise’s roots.
In-Game
Base Set Poliwrath lifts its Pokédex flavor from Pokémon Red and Blue, spotlighting Poliwrath as a swimmer so fast it can outpace elite human athletes and making the card feel like a direct snapshot of Gen I game lore.
Card History
Its attack pair is a great time-capsule of early design: Water Gun comes from a move Poliwrath could learn in the games, while Whirlpool was added before the move even existed in Generation I and only debuted in Generation II later on.
Card History
Poliwrath also has anime battle cred, appearing memorably in the original series episode "Charizard Chills," where a trainer’s Poliwrath helps set up one of Charizard’s key early character moments.
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About Poliwrath
Poliwrath is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 13. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $35.16, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #13
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Poliwrath?
The current market price of Poliwrath is $35.16. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Poliwrath from?
Poliwrath is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 13, released in 1999.
Is Poliwrath worth grading?
Whether Poliwrath 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 Poliwrath?
You can buy or sell Poliwrath 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 15,500 PSA graded copies tracked.