Misty's Poliwhirl
Misty's Poliwhirl is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Gym Heroes (#53). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.88 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2000. Compare recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish before buying.
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Who is this card for?
Misty's Poliwhirl suits collectors working on Gym Heroes who need the Uncommon slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Misty's Poliwhirl from Gym Heroes?
Misty's Poliwhirl is a Pokémon card in Gym Heroes numbered 53. It evolves from Misty's Poliwag. National Pokédex #61. This printing is from Gym Heroes. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What is Misty's Poliwhirl worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.88 for Misty's Poliwhirl. Low and high spread runs $1.25 to $24680.70. Per-finish references: unlimited: $2.88; 1stEdition: $10.02. This printing is from Gym Heroes. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Gym Heroes |
|---|---|
| Number | 53 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.88 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.99 |
| unlimited | $2.88 |
| 1stEdition | $10.02 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Misty's Poliwag |
| Rapids | WaterColorless 20 If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of those Energy cards and discard it. |
| Water Punch | ColorlessColorlessColorless 30+ Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Water Energy attached to Misty's Poliwhirl. This attack does 30 damage plus 10 damage for each heads. |
| Weakness | Grass ×2 |
How collectible is Misty's Poliwhirl?
Misty's Poliwhirl is listed as Uncommon in Gym Heroes. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. This printing is from Gym Heroes. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Misty's Poliwhirl?
Catalog fields: set Gym Heroes, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. This printing is from Gym Heroes. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
Cactaur's take
Misty's Poliwhirl (#53) is a promo-line printing from Gym Heroes where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Misty's Poliwhirl is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Gym Heroes, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.88 across finishes (unlimited: $2.88; 1stEdition: $10.02).
- Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.88 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Misty's Poliwhirl worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.88 for ungraded Misty's Poliwhirl from Gym Heroes. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo.
What set is Misty's Poliwhirl from?
Misty's Poliwhirl is listed in Gym Heroes (Gym) as card #53. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Misty's Poliwhirl?
Our catalog lists Misty's Poliwhirl as Uncommon in Gym Heroes. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Misty's Poliwhirl good for collectors or players?
Misty's Poliwhirl includes gameplay stats in Gym Heroes. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Misty's Poliwhirl?
Finish variants of Misty's Poliwhirl carry separate market listings. unlimited: $2.88; 1stEdition: $10.02 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.
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