Pokemon card values › Skyridge › Poliwhirl #88

Set	Skyridge
Card number	88
Rarity	Common
Type	Pokémon
HP	70
Artist	Hisao Nakamura
Released	May 2003

Poliwhirl #88 Value (Skyridge)

$153.84 raw near mintPSA 10: $262.93

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Poliwhirl #88 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $153.84, a PSA 10 sells for around $262.93 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €9.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Positioned immediately after Poliwag in the numbered checklist, Poliwhirl 88 is another common from 2003's Skyridge expansion. Hisao Nakamura supplied the artwork. The unusual point is market placement: despite common rarity, this copy ranks in the set's stronger price tier and carries a raw value band more typical of a sought-after vintage single.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$153.84
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€9.99
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€16.38
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€8.63
Cardmarket listings available	115
eBay PSA 10 median (USD)	$262.93

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Poliwhirl #88: rarity, grading and trend

Poliwhirl #88 is a Common Pokémon card from Skyridge, the E-Card era (2003). It ranks as number 110 by price out of 182 cards in the set. A PSA 10 adds about $109.09 over raw (1.7x), so grading only pays off for copies that look flawless. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($153.84 to $153.84). The illustration is by Hisao Nakamura.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
ACE	10	$179.93	1
ACE	9	$47.59	1
CGC	10	$52.79	3
CGC	9	$109.49	4
PSA	10	$262.93	2
PSA	9	$53.66	4

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Here, the relatively small gem-mint multiple makes grading a selective proposition rather than an automatic value play. A strong raw price helps, but corner softness and edge whitening can quickly erase the advantage once grading fees and lower outcomes are considered.

Poliwhirl price history

Jun 12, 2026Low $17.08 · High $153.84Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€9.99	$153.84
Oct 2026	€9.41	$153.84
Sep 2026	€9.99	$153.84
Aug 2026	€9.99	$146.40
Jul 2026	€8.53	$87.90
Jun 2026	€7.07	$17.08

For an artist-focused mini-run, Poliwhirl pairs naturally with Rhyhorn 91 because both Skyridge illustrations are credited to Hisao Nakamura. Its consecutive placement after Poliwag also makes the two-card evolution sequence easy to display on a single binder row.

Frequently asked questions

What is Poliwhirl #88 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $153.84, a PSA 10 sells for around $262.93 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €9.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

What is a PSA 10 Poliwhirl #88 worth?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Poliwhirl #88 sells for about $262.93 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $153.84 for a raw near mint copy.

Is Poliwhirl #88 rare?

Poliwhirl #88 is printed at Common rarity and ranks number 110 by price among the 182 cards in Skyridge. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Poliwhirl #88 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $153.84.

Is Poliwhirl #88 worth grading?

Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $109.09 over raw (1.7x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.

How do I check which printing of Poliwhirl I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (88) 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.