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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 $32.02 raw, with PSA 10 copies reaching $1100.00 — a 34.4x grade premium. The card has moved up 2.1% over the past 30 days and up 41.2% over 90 days, suggesting sustained buying interest.
Current Prices (USD)
Ungraded
$32.02
PSA 7
$40.91
PSA 8
$73.00
PSA 9
$146.50
PSA 10
$1,100.00
ACE 10
—
BGS 10 Black
$7,150.00
CGC 10 Pristine
$1,200.00
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Raw Price Trend
7d
+6.8%
30d
+2.1%
90d
+41.2%
180d
+31.7%
1y
+72.7%
2y
+81.1%
5y
+172.0%

Quick price facts

Poliwhirl [1st Edition] 38/102 from Base Set has a current raw market value of $32.02.

Current raw value
$32.02
PSA 9 value
$147
PSA 10 value
$1,100
Raw value 7d
+6.8%
Raw value 30d
+2.1%
PSA 10 premium vs raw
34.4× raw
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Collector Intel
34.4x
Raw → PSA 10
High-risk grade
4.6x
Raw → PSA 9
Grade multiplier
+2.1%
30d Price Move
Rising
Moderate
Price Stability
6.8% 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 34x the raw price. The expected value accounts for the realistic probability.
$32
Buy Raw
~$25
Grading Fee
PSA Standard
$1100
PSA 10 Value
+$1043
Best Case (PSA 10)
if you pull a 10
Grade Multiples vs Raw
PSA 9$1474.6x raw
PSA 10$110034.4x 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: $32.02, PSA 9: $147, 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 34.4× the raw price of $32.02. 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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  • 2 Aug 2026Raw
    tcgplayercompleted-auctions-usednear mint
    $36.96
  • 31 Jul 2026Raw
    tcgplayercompleted-auctions-usednear mint
    $36.96
  • 26 Jul 2026Raw
    ebaycompleted-auctions-usednear mint
    $24.50
  • 26 Jul 2026Graded
    ebaycompleted-auctions-gradedunknown
    $142.50
  • 26 Jul 2026Raw
    ebaycompleted-auctions-usedlightly played
    $21.99