# Poliwhirl #038/102

The Poliwhirl (#038/102, Base Set, 1999) is a uncommon Pokémon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.5/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/poliwhirl-base-set-038-102

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #038/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $2
- 4-month change: +141.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 7.5 / 10
- Average corners: 7.8
- Average edges: 7.5
- Average surface: 7.5
- Average centering: 7.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8 | 50% | $2 |
| 7 | 50% | n/a |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 50% of scans
- Top Edge (Back): 50% of scans
- Near Art Top Right (Front): 50% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Poliwhirl worth?

The Poliwhirl from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Poliwhirl cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Poliwhirl averages a 7.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.8, edges 7.5, surface 7.5, centering 7.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Poliwhirl?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Poliwhirl cards are Whitening (Front) (50% of scans), Top Edge (Back) (50% of scans), Near Art Top Right (Front) (50% of scans).

### Is the Poliwhirl worth grading?

Whether the Poliwhirl is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app