# Poliwhirl #176/165

The Poliwhirl (#176/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 11 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.1/10 grade (NM-MT), with 18% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/poliwhirl-sv-scarlet-violet-151-176-165-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
- Number: #176/165
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Sep 22, 2023
- Set size: 215 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $42
- 4-month change: +270.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 11
- Average overall grade: 8.1 / 10
- Average corners: 8.3
- Average edges: 8.4
- Average surface: 8.3
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 18%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 18% | $48 |
| 9 | 36% | $50 |
| 8.5 | 18% | $51 |
| 8 | 18% | $56 |
| 6 & below | 9% | $55 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent (Front): 18% of scans
- Structural Warp (Front); Stain: 9% of scans
- Fuzzy (Front); Tl/Tr/Br: 9% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Poliwhirl carries a market value of $42. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $48, about 1.2× 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 SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 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 11 community scans on ZeroPop, the Poliwhirl averages a 8.1/10 overall grade. 18% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.3, edges 8.4, surface 8.3, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Poliwhirl cards are Bent (Front) (18% of scans), Structural Warp (Front); Stain (9% of scans), Fuzzy (Front); Tl/Tr/Br (9% 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