
Poliwhirl is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP. The card features artwork by Naoyo Kimura and is numbered 37 in the HS—Unleashed set from the HeartGold…
Poliwhirl is a Water-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the HS—Unleashed set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 37/95 and is classified as Uncommon. The HS—Unleashed set was released on May 12, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.”.
Card name: Poliwhirl
Card number: 37/95
Set: HS—Unleashed
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 80
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: May 12, 2010
National Pokédex number: 61
Poliwhirl 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.
Poliwhirl 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 Poliwhirl is about
For context, the HS—Unleashed set has a median card value near $6.29 and an average near 3.67, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -94% over the last 7 days and -95% over 30 days.
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 Poliwhirl 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 an Uncommon card, Poliwhirl sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Poliwhirl appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 88 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Poliwhirl pokémon card is a Uncommon 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
Poliwhirl is from the HS—Unleashed set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 37/95 with the Uncommon rarity.
Poliwhirl is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
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 an Uncommon card, Poliwhirl sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The HS—Unleashed set was released on May 12, 2010.
Yes. Poliwhirl appears on 25 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.