| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 59 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 40 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Poliwag #59 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Poliwag from the original Base Set is a common card featuring Ken Sugimori’s illustration. It ranks in the lower half for popularity but has seen a recent price increase relative to its initial inexpensive status.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $0.65 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $0.43 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €35.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €11.07 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €9.45 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 70 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $560.50 |
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Poliwag #59: rarity, grading and trend
Poliwag #59 is a Common Pokémon card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 88 by price out of 307 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 862x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($0.65 to $0.65). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $44.22 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $9.42 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $28.65 | 2 |
| CGC | 7 | $7.81 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $560.50 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $76.23 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $55.60 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $24.53 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Poliwag price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €35.00 | $0.65 |
| Sep 2026 | €37.16 | $0.65 |
| Aug 2026 | €34.97 | $0.65 |
| Jul 2026 | €30.57 | $0.65 |
| Jun 2026 | €4.98 | $0.65 |
| May 2026 | €4.88 | $0.65 |
| Apr 2026 | €4.59 | $0.65 |
| Mar 2026 | €4.35 | $0.62 |
| Feb 2026 | €4.40 | $0.49 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Poliwag #59 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $0.65, a PSA 10 sells for around $560.50 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €35.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Poliwag #59 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Poliwag #59 sells for about $560.50 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $0.65 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Poliwag #59 rare?
Poliwag #59 is printed at Common rarity and ranks number 88 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Poliwag #59 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $0.65.
Is Poliwag #59 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 862.3x raw ($559.85 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Poliwag I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (59) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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