Pokemon card values › Skyridge › Poliwrath #26

Set	Skyridge
Card number	26
Rarity	Rare
Type	Pokémon
HP	110
Artist	Naoyo Kimura
Released	May 2003

Poliwrath #26 Value (Skyridge)

$87.46 raw near mintPSA 10: $159.99

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

How much is Poliwrath #26 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $87.46, a PSA 10 sells for around $159.99 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €39.50. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Compared with the most expensive Skyridge releases, Poliwrath 26 remains a midrange rare from the 2003 E-Card period. Naoyo Kimura provided the illustration, distinguishing it from the neighboring Politoed. Its set ranking is respectable, while the relatively modest difference between raw and top-grade value keeps condition premiums measured.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$87.46
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€39.50
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€14.40
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€15.33
Cardmarket listings available	87
eBay PSA 10 median (USD)	$159.99

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Why Poliwrath #26 is priced where it is

Poliwrath #26 is a Rare Pokémon card from Skyridge, the E-Card era (2003). It ranks as number 53 by price out of 182 cards in the set. A PSA 10 adds about $72.53 over raw (1.8x), so grading only pays off for copies that look flawless. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($87.46 to $87.46). The illustration is by Naoyo Kimura.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
ACE	10	$771.70	1
CGC	10	$211.46	2
CGC	9	$187.57	2
CGC	8	$45.23	1
PSA	10	$159.99	5
PSA	9	$199.99	3
PSA	8	$145.97	2

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Given the modest gap between ungraded and top-grade value, only especially strong copies present a clear grading case. Back-edge whitening is the primary concern, followed by softened corners and fine surface scratches that may be visible only under direct light.

Poliwrath price history

Jul 1, 2026Low $54.32 · High $87.46Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€39.50	$87.46
Oct 2026	€44.62	$87.46
Sep 2026	€49.98	$87.46
Aug 2026	€44.60	$87.46
Jul 2026	€29.12	$72.27

Naoyo Kimura's illustration makes Poliwrath relevant to artist-focused collections, particularly those centered on the less frequently highlighted illustrators of the E-Card period. Its adjacent numbering with Politoed also gives Skyridge evolution displays a natural visual sequence.

Frequently asked questions

What is Poliwrath #26 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $87.46, a PSA 10 sells for around $159.99 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €39.50. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

What is a PSA 10 Poliwrath #26 worth?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Poliwrath #26 sells for about $159.99 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $87.46 for a raw near mint copy.

Is Poliwrath #26 rare?

Poliwrath #26 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 53 by price among the 182 cards in Skyridge. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Poliwrath #26 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $87.46.

Is Poliwrath #26 worth grading?

Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $72.53 over raw (1.8x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.

How do I check which printing of Poliwrath I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (26) 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.