Poliwhirl
Skyridge · 088/144 · Common
Current Prices
Set
SkyridgeNumber
088/144
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Poliwhirl Worth?
Poliwhirl (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Skyridge set, card number 088/144. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Poliwhirl Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Poliwhirl (Skyridge, 088/144) is worth around $135.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $135.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $39.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $135.00, Lightly Played $75.00, Moderately Played $20.99, Heavily Played $5.00, Damaged $39.99 — 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 $1,250 — about 9.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $105.00.
Is It Worth Grading Poliwhirl?
Grading Poliwhirl can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($135.00) and a PSA 10 ($1,250) is about $1,115 — a 9.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $105.00, CGC 10 $150.00, PSA 8 $70.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $13.93 | $13.93 | $13.93 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.75 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 10 |
Is Poliwhirl a Good Buy?
As a common, Poliwhirl holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Poliwhirl's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
