# Poliwhirl #038/102

The Poliwhirl (#038/102, Base Set, 1999) is a uncommon Pokémon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #038/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Variant: Shadowless
- 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: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.2
- Average edges: 8.0
- Average surface: 8.0
- Average centering: 8.2
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 33% | $2 |
| 8 | 33% | $2 |
| 7 | 33% | n/a |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 33% of scans
- Top Edge (Back): 33% of scans
- Near Art Top Right (Front): 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Poliwhirl carries a market value of $2. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $2, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## 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 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Poliwhirl averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.2, edges 8.0, surface 8.0, centering 8.2.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Poliwhirl cards are Whitening (Front) (33% of scans), Top Edge (Back) (33% of scans), Near Art Top Right (Front) (33% 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