Poliwrath [1999-2000] - Pokemon Base Set #13
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Poliwrath [1999-2000] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Poliwrath #13 is one of the original Base Set holo rares from the very first main Pokémon TCG expansion, putting it in the same historic 102-card release that launched the English game in January 1999.
Set Lore
Because this is the [1999-2000] copyright version, it comes from Base Set’s fourth English print run—the variation collectors recognize as the later unlimited print with the updated ©1999-2000 line.
Artist
This card features artwork credited to Ken Sugimori, Pokémon’s primary character designer and art director, which gives Base Set Poliwrath that unmistakable early-franchise house style collectors instantly recognize.
In-Game
Poliwrath’s card flavor text mirrors its classic Pokédex identity as a powerhouse swimmer faster than top human athletes, reinforcing why this Stage 2 felt like such a big Water-type evolution in the franchise’s earliest era.
Card History
Its Whirlpool attack captures one of early Pokémon TCG’s nastiest forms of disruption by discarding an Energy from the Defending Pokémon, a mechanic that fit perfectly into the resource-denial feel of the game’s original era.
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About Poliwrath [1999-2000] (Pokemon Base Set #13)
Poliwrath [1999-2000] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 13. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $14.11, 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 $12.46 to $15.25, with a median of $13.50.
Card details
- Card Number
- #13
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Poliwrath [1999-2000] from Pokemon Base Set #13?
The current market price of Poliwrath [1999-2000] is $14.11. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Poliwrath [1999-2000] from?
Poliwrath [1999-2000] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 13, released in 1999.
Is Poliwrath [1999-2000] worth grading?
Whether Poliwrath [1999-2000] 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 [1999-2000]?
You can buy or sell Poliwrath [1999-2000] 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.
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