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Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 Pokémon card from Base Set

Poliwhirl [1st Edition] 38/102

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Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 from Base Set currently trades at $34.64 raw, with PSA 10 copies reaching $1108.00 — a 32.0x grade premium. The card has moved up 9.0% over the past 30 days and up 15.5% over 90 days, suggesting sustained buying interest.
Current Prices (USD)
Ungraded
$34.64
PSA 7
$50.55
PSA 8
$68.00
PSA 9
$145.00
PSA 10
$1,108.00
ACE 10
—
BGS 10 Black
$7,200.00
CGC 10 Pristine
$1,200.00
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Raw Price Trend
7d
+15.7%
30d
+9.0%
90d
+15.5%
180d
+52.1%
1y
+71.3%
2y
+73.6%
5y
+138.9%

Quick price facts

Poliwhirl [1st Edition] 38/102 from Base Set has a current raw market value of $34.64.

Current raw value
$34.64
PSA 9 value
$145
PSA 10 value
$1,108
Raw value 7d
+15.7%
Raw value 30d
+9.0%
PSA 10 premium vs raw
32.0× raw
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Collector Intel
32.0x
Raw → PSA 10
High-risk grade
4.2x
Raw → PSA 9
Grade multiplier
+9.0%
30d Price Move
Rising
Volatile
Price Stability
15.7% swing this week

Calculated from price history, PSA population data, and market trends. Not financial advice.

Grading Calculator

Based on PSA Standard tier (~$25 USD). Assumes a perfect PSA 10 result — actual outcome depends on card condition.

⚠️ High-variance grade. PSA 10 is 32x the raw price. The expected value accounts for the realistic probability.
$35
Buy Raw
~$25
Grading Fee
PSA Standard
$1108
PSA 10 Value
+$1048
Best Case (PSA 10)
if you pull a 10
Grade Multiples vs Raw
PSA 9$1454.2x raw
PSA 10$110832.0x raw

Frequently asked questions

How much is Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 from Base Set worth?+
Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 from Base Set is currently worth Raw: $34.64, PSA 9: $145, PSA 10: $1.1k based on recent sold listings. Prices update daily from real eBay sales.
Is Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 worth grading?+
The PSA 10 price of $1.1k is 32.0× the raw price of $34.64. After a ~$25 grading fee, a PSA 10 result would net approximately $1.1k — assuming the card grades a 10.
Where do PokePrices Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 prices come from?+
Prices are tracked nightly from real sold listings on PriceCharting (raw, PSA 9 and PSA 10). PSA population data is sourced from PSA's public reports. We do not use asking prices — only confirmed sales.

Recent verified sales

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  • 17 Sep 2026PSA PSA 10
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    $969.00
  • 16 Sep 2026Raw
    tcgplayercompleted-auctions-usednear mint
    $35.21
  • 14 Sep 2026Graded
    ebaycompleted-auctions-loose-and-manualunknown
    $100.00
  • 13 Sep 2026Graded
    ebaycompleted-auctions-gradedunknown
    $150.00
    best offer accepted
  • 12 Sep 2026Raw
    tcgplayercompleted-auctions-usednear mint
    $48.80