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Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 (Pokemon Base Set)
Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $28.75 raw (Near Mint) and $1,100 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $17–$24 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $28.75 | $17 – $24 |
| Lightly Played | $23.00 | $14 – $20 |
| Moderately Played | $17.25 | $10 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $11.50 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.19 | $4 – $6 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,100 | $660 – $935 |
| PSA 9.5 | $161 | $97 – $137 |
| PSA 9 | $146 | $88 – $125 |
| PSA 8 | $74 | $45 – $63 |
| PSA 7 | $41 | $25 – $35 |
| BGS 10 | $1,430 | $858 – $1,216 |
| CGC 10 | $360 | $216 – $306 |
| SGC 10 | $660 | $396 – $561 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $17–$24 | $0 | $0 | $17–$24 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $28.75 | −$3.81 | −$5.00 | $19.94 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $27.31 | −$2.97 | −$4.00 | $20.34 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $1,100 | $911 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $146 | $84 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $74 | $17 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $29 | $-23 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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The Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #38 (Pokemon Base Set) currently trades at $28.75 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.