
Poliwag is a Water-type Basic Pokémon with 50 HP. It is illustrated by artist Naoyo Kimura and is part of the HS—Unleashed set from the HeartGold & SoulSilver…
Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the HS—Unleashed set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 58/95 and is classified as Common. The HS—Unleashed set was released on May 12, 2010.
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Card name: Poliwag
Card number: 58/95
Set: HS—Unleashed
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 50
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: May 12, 2010
National Pokédex number: 60
Poliwag is most often collected as part of a complete HS—Unleashed set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Poliwag was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Poliwag is about $5.16. Recent listings range from roughly $0.69 (low) to $64.90 (high), with a mid-point near $6.80. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the HS—Unleashed set has a median card value near $6.29 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HS—Unleashed set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Poliwag is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
As a Common card, Poliwag was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Poliwag appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 87 (around $59.99), Expedition Base Set 125 (around $50.00) and Unseen Forces 67 (around $30.90).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Poliwag pokémon card is a Common card from the HS—Unleashed set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HS—Unleashed set. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.16; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Poliwag is from the HS—Unleashed set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 58/95 with the Common rarity.
Poliwag is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $5.16, within a recent range of roughly $0.69 to $64.90. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
As a Common card, Poliwag was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The HS—Unleashed set was released on May 12, 2010.
Yes. Poliwag appears on 24 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.