Misty’s Poliwag 87/132

Name: Misty's Poliwag #87 - Gym Heroes | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: gym1-87
Price: 3.3 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Gym Heroes Released: Aug 14, 2000

Pokémon

Water Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 7 packs (14.3%) Evolves To: Poliwhirl

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

3.30 $0.18 (5.77%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

1.36 $0.28 (25.93%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	67.75	61.30%	x21
PSA9	26.75	—	x8.1
PSA8	24.46	144.60%	x7.4
PSA7	12.92	1.89%	x3.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	29.99	—	x22
PSA9	23.23	—	x17
PSA8	33.00	—	x24

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
68
18.63%
$67.75
PSA 9 Mint
198
54.25%
$26.75
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
69
18.90%
$24.46
PSA 7 Near Mint
13
3.56%
$12.92
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
10
2.74%
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PSA 5 Excellent
4
1.10%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.27%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.27%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.27%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Misty’s Poliwag 87/132 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.30 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.98

$3.30

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 —

$12.92

PSA 7 −$20.06

$24.46

PSA 8 −$10.02

$26.75

PSA 9 −$8.03

$67.75

PSA 10 +$27.64

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.30 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)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Mightyena, Poliwag
National Pokédex #[60]
Card Number 87/132
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date14/08/2000
SeriesGym
Expansion Gym Heroes
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 Points50 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Hypnotic Stare
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Tail Rap20×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a wide-eyed Poliwag waddling with determination across a sunlit, grassy terrain, its translucent tail fluttering behind as it prepares to face whatever challenge lies ahead.

Playability Overview

Misty's Poliwag offers strategic value through status infliction and potential high damage with coin flips, rewarding risk-taking but requiring luck to maximize its effectiveness in battle.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Misty’s Water WonderlandThis Poliwhirl card has a whimsical charm with its round body and that adorable little tail. The blue and aqua tones evoke a serene underwater feel, making it perfect for a "Water Wonderland" page. Pair it with other watery friends like Staryu or even a playful Psyduck for a cohesive aquatic vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Pond / Playful / Bright Blue / Sleepy Time / Water Games

Misty’s Poliwag 87/132

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PSA Graded Prices

Population Report (PSA)

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Card Details

Card Attributes

Attacks

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

Binder Inspiration

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