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Poliwag [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #59

Pokemon Base Set•#59
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$28.81Market Price
Raw NM
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Poliwag [1st Edition] Card Facts & History

5 facts about this card

Card History

Poliwag #59 is one of the original English Base Set commons, tying this little Tadpole Pokémon directly to the January 9, 1999 launch era that introduced the Pokémon TCG to North America.

Artist

This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the artist who created the original official artwork for all 151 Generation I Pokémon, giving Base Set Poliwag a direct visual link to Pokémon’s earliest identity.

In-Game

Its Water Gun attack is pulled straight from the video games, and Bulbapedia notes this card’s Pokédex text is adapted from Pokémon Red and Blue, making it feel like a cardboard snapshot of Gen I itself.

Card History

Poliwag matters to anime fans because Misty famously caught one in 'The Stun Spore Detour,' and that same Poliwag later evolved into Poliwhirl and eventually Politoed.

Set Lore

For 1st Edition collectors, Base Set cards come from the iconic first English print run, and Bulbapedia notes the 1st Edition Base Set is part of the coveted Shadowless era that helps define early WotC collecting.

Card Reference

About Poliwag [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #59)

Poliwag [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 59. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $28.81, 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 $26.06 to $28.90, with a median of $26.51.

Card details

Set
Pokemon Base Set
Card Number
#59
Release Year
1999
Language
English
Era
Wizards of the Coast

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current market price of Poliwag [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #59?

The current market price of Poliwag [1st Edition] is $28.81. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.

What set is Poliwag [1st Edition] from?

Poliwag [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 59, released in 1999.

Is Poliwag [1st Edition] worth grading?

Whether Poliwag [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 Poliwag [1st Edition]?

You can buy or sell Poliwag [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 3,000 PSA graded copies tracked.

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