Poliwag 88/130

Name: Poliwag #88 - Base Set 2 | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base4-88
Price: 0.51 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set 2 Released: Feb 24, 2000

Pokémon

Water Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 8.4 packs (11.9%) Evolves To: Poliwhirl

Raw Prices

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0.51 $0.04 (8.51%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	70.26	—	x138
PSA9	7.52	32.86%	x15
PSA8	14.50	9.38%	x28
PSA7	24.99	—	x49

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
53
22.84%
$70.26
PSA 9 Mint
116
50.00%
$7.52
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
36
15.52%
$14.50
PSA 7 Near Mint
11
4.74%
$24.99
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
8
3.45%
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PSA 5 Excellent
4
1.72%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.43%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.43%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.43%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Poliwag 88/130 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.51 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.77

$0.51

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$24.99

PSA 7 −$6.77

$14.50

PSA 8 −$15.90

$7.52

PSA 9 −$21.97

$70.26

PSA 10 +$32.62

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.51 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Poliwag

Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming over trying to stand.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Poliwag
National Pokédex #[60]
Card Number 88/130
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date24/02/2000
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set 2
Evolves To
Poliwhirl
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points40 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Water Gun10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Poliwag but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a small, round, blue tadpole gliding in water, its spiral-marked belly prominent and tail extended behind, embodying a peaceful, aquatic creature poised for swift swimming.

Playability Overview

Poliwag offers a simple, energy-accumulative attack that encourages building Water Energy but lacks versatility and durability in extended strategic play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Water PlaytimeThis Poliwhirl artwork radiates a playful vibe with its cute, spiraled body and bright blue tones. I’d suggest placing it on a “Water Fun” page alongside other water types that embody joy and playfulness, like Swablu or Mudkip. Its cheerful expression is perfect for a lively section of your binder!Additional Binder Suggestions: Pond / Playful / Bright Blue / Tadpole Life / Aquatic Adventure

Poliwag 88/130

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Population Report (PSA)

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About Poliwag

Card Details

Card Attributes

Attacks

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

Binder Inspiration

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