Poliwhirl
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 176/165 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
176/165
Seltenheit
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, numbered 176/165 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. With a mid-range market value, Poliwhirl is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Poliwhirl Price Analysis
The current market price for Poliwhirl from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 is $38.90 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $30.00 to a high of $59.92. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $375.00 — approximately 9.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $55.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 11 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 | 247 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 45 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.95 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 | 76 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.99 | 38 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $32.49 | $32.49 | $32.49 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 67 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 4 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.75 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $13.88 | $13.88 | $13.88 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $34.24 | $29.00 | $54.15 | 716 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $19.51 | $19.51 | $19.51 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $38.90 | $30.00 | $59.92 | 5,921 |
Is Poliwhirl a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Poliwhirl is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
