Poliwag 59/102

Name: Poliwag #59 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-59
Price: 0.77 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Water Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves To: Poliwhirl

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.77 $0.08 (11.59%)

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unlimited Shadowless

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2.53 $0.02 (0.80%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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26.45 $4.14 (18.56%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	130.15	17.27%	x169
PSA9	39.06	15.19%	x51
PSA8	24.39	1.53%	x32
PSA7	16.21	1.57%	x21

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	133.12	7.05%	x53
PSA9	47.80	27.65%	x19
PSA8	33.04	32.96%	x13
PSA7	23.62	65.52%	x9.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	490.02	0.89%	x19
PSA9	124.99	—	x4.7
PSA8.5	21.00	—	x0.8
PSA8	63.16	13.45%	x2.4
PSA7	43.76	12.29%	x1.7

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 59/102
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
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. Extra Water Energy after the 2nd don't count.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Poliwag swimming gracefully through a soft, watery background, its round body and spiral pattern captivating in motion as it propels itself with its large, translucent tail fin.

Playability Overview

Poliwag offers modest early-game damage that scales with water energy, making it a flexible choice for building energy before evolving into stronger forms.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Aqua PlaytimeThis Poliwhirl card radiates a playful energy with its vibrant blue tones and cute, round design. It deserves a spot on a "Water Fun" page, surrounded by other cheerful Water types. Consider pairing it with cards that showcase playful aquatic scenes—like a Surfing Pikachu or a happy Vaporeon to capture that light-hearted vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Pond / Playful / Bright Colors / Tadpole Life / Swim Time