Whirlipede 39/98

Name: Whirlipede #39 - Emerging Powers | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw2-39
Price: 0.31 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Emerging Powers Released: Aug 31, 2011

Pokémon

Psychic Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10.3 packs (9.7%) Evolves From: Venipede Evolves To: Scolipede

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0.31 $0.03 (10.71%)

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0.67 $0.01 (1.52%)

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PSA 10 Gem Mint
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Is Whirlipede 39/98 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.67 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.95

$0.67

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.67 raw cost.

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About Whirlipede

It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Whirlipede
National Pokédex #[544]
Card Number 39/98
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorShin Nagasawa
Release Date31/08/2011
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Emerging Powers
Evolves From
Venipede
Evolves To
Scolipede
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Venoshock10+
If the Defending Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 60 more damage.
Steamroller40
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Whirlipede spinning rapidly, its sharp horns cutting through rocky terrain as debris flies around. Its intense yellow eye focuses fiercely, embodying its powerful, high-speed attack and unstoppable momentum.

Playability Overview

Whirlipede encourages poisoning strategies to maximize Venoshock’s damage, but its high retreat cost and modest HP require careful energy and status condition management.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Winding PathWhirlipede's artwork has a unique, circular design that embodies motion, perfect for a "Dynamic Movement" page. The rolling action feels playful, making it a great fit alongside other Pokémon that emphasize movement, like Scolipede or even some Bug types with a bit of flair.Additional Binder Suggestions: Grasslands / Playful / Vibrant / Bug Life / In Motion

Whirlipede 39/98

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