Poliwhirl
FireRed & LeafGreen · 46/112 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
46/112
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Poliwhirl Worth?
Poliwhirl (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is an Uncommon from FireRed & LeafGreen, card number 46/112. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Poliwhirl Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Poliwhirl (FireRed & LeafGreen, 46/112) is worth around $25.37 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $25.37, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.01. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $25.37, Lightly Played $14.13, Moderately Played $16.71, Heavily Played $6.95, Damaged $3.01 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $299.99 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $100.00.
Is It Worth Grading Poliwhirl?
Grading Poliwhirl can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($25.37) and a PSA 10 ($299.99) is about $274.62 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $100.00, CGC 10 $399.00, PSA 8 $49.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $399.00 | $399.00 | $399.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.39 | $5.39 | $5.39 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $52.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.01 | $3.01 | $3.01 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.95 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.13 | $14.13 | $14.13 | 52 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $16.71 | $16.71 | $16.71 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $25.37 | $25.37 | $25.37 | 54 |
Is Poliwhirl a Good Buy?
Poliwhirl is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Poliwhirl's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
