
Poliwhirl is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It was illustrated by Yukiko Baba and is part of the Unbroken Bonds set from the Sun & Moon series…
Poliwhirl is a Water-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Unbroken Bonds set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 38/214 and is classified as Uncommon. The Unbroken Bonds set was released on May 3, 2019.
The card includes the flavor text: “Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful.”.
Card name: Poliwhirl
Card number: 38/214
Set: Unbroken Bonds
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 90
Artist: Yukiko Baba
Release date: May 3, 2019
National Pokédex number: 61
Poliwhirl is most often collected as part of a complete Unbroken Bonds 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 Yukiko Baba.
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 $0.91. Recent listings range from roughly $0.49 (low) to
For context, the Unbroken Bonds set has a median card value near $0.82 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 Unbroken Bonds 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.
PSA has graded 7 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Poliwhirl sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 7 copies to date.
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 Unbroken Bonds set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Unbroken Bonds set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.91; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Poliwhirl is from the Unbroken Bonds set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 38/214 with the Uncommon rarity.
Poliwhirl is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.91, within a recent range of roughly $0.49 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 7 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 7 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Poliwhirl sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Unbroken Bonds set was released on May 3, 2019.
Yes. Poliwhirl appears on 25 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.