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Poliwhirl
Base • Holofoil Rare • #38/102 • 1999
Serial EAG140749
Graded September 25, 2026
Featured
Poliwhirl
Card Name
Poliwhirl
Set
Base
Subset / Insert
Holofoil Rare
Card Number
38/102
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Wizards of the Coast
Rarity / Variant
Uncommon
Special Features
Front
Centering Measurements
Perfect. Front left/right centering is approximately 52/48 and top/bottom centering approximately 52/48, with only a subtle border difference. The yellow outer border remains fully present on all sides.
Back
Centering Measurements
Perfect. The card-relative back borders measure approximately 50/50 left/right and 52/48 top/bottom. The blue perimeter is evenly distributed with only a subtle vertical shift.
Defect Map
Front
Defect Map Legend
Corners
Edges
Surface
Back
Defect Map Legend
Corners
Edges
Surface
Front Side
Corner Close-ups (Front)
Corners
8/10The upper-left yellow corner retains a defined point, with mild rounding visible along the outer tip.
The top-right yellow corner is largely intact, though the apex is mildly softened rather than perfectly crisp.
The lower-left yellow corner shows a defined outline with a small amount of edge softening.
The lower-right yellow corner has visible softening and a small pale wear spot at the tip.
Analysis: Front corners show minor wear at all four tips, with the clearest pale exposure at the bottom-right corner. The points remain intact without visible lifting, folding, or major structural deformation. Magnified inspection adjusted this face to 8/10 — see the limiting factors and condition summary above.
Edges
8/10The top yellow edge is generally clean, with slight pale exposure near the upper-left transition.
The bottom yellow edge remains straight but has scattered light wear near the right side.
The left yellow edge is continuous overall, with mild wear concentrated near the lower section.
The right yellow edge is straight and intact, with a small pale interruption near the lower-right corner.
Analysis: All front edges remain structurally straight, but close inspection shows minor whitening distributed around the yellow perimeter. The wear is not heavy and no chipping, delamination, or edge lift is visible. Magnified inspection adjusted this face to 8/10 — see the limiting factors and condition summary above.
Surface
7/10No analysis available
Location: center and upper-right holographic artwork
Center and upper-right holofoil → multiple fine linear marks interrupting the reflective pattern → several short-to-extended lines across the artwork → pale silver lines contrast with the blue and purple holo background.
Location: lower-center holographic artwork
Lower-center holofoil near Poliwhirl's body → localized dulling and uneven reflection → small patch with adjacent fine lines → muted silver appearance contrasts with surrounding blue-white holographic sheen.
Analysis: The front surface has visible holofoil scratching and localized pattern disruption, especially through the central artwork. The marks are plainly visible in the photograph and limit the surface to a 7.
Back Side
Corner Close-ups (Back)
Corners
8/10The card-relative upper-left back corner, visible on the right side of the rotated photograph, has a mostly crisp blue outline with mild tip softening.
The card-relative upper-right back corner maintains a solid blue point with limited visible wear.
The card-relative lower-left back corner shows a subtly softened blue apex without a visible bend or lift.
The card-relative lower-right back corner is visibly rounded at the tip compared with the other back corners.
Location: back bottom-right corner
Small exposed light spot is visible along the lower-right cut edge near the rounded corner.
View magnified evidence photoAnalysis: Back corners retain their structural shape but show mild softening, most apparent at the card-relative lower-right corner. No corner lift, fold, or separation from the card plane is visible. Magnified inspection adjusted this face to 8/10 — see the limiting factors and condition summary above.
Edges
8/10The card-relative top back edge is straight with a faint pale interruption near the right-side corner.
The card-relative bottom back edge shows mild scattered pale wear while retaining a clean outline.
The card-relative left back edge is mostly uniform blue, with a small pale mark toward the lower portion.
The card-relative right back edge remains straight and shows the cleanest blue perimeter among the back edges.
Location: back top edge
Subtle exposed light fiber texture is visible along portions of the dark top cut edge.
View magnified evidence photoAnalysis: The back edges are straight and intact, with isolated minor whitening visible on three sides. No edge tearing, delamination, or structural deformation is confirmed. Magnified inspection adjusted this face to 8/10 — see the limiting factors and condition summary above.
Surface
8/10No analysis available
Location: upper-center back surface
Upper-center back above the Poké Ball → faint linear surface irregularity visible through the reflection → short close-inspection line → pale reflection crosses the navy-blue and gray background.
Location: back lower-right area of the surface
White cardstock exposure and a rough, uneven patch are visible along the lower-right rounded edge and corner.
View magnified evidence photoAnalysis: The back surface is largely intact, with glare separated from the card design and one faint close-inspection linear mark in the upper-center area. No indentation, crease, stain, or major gloss loss is visible. Magnified inspection adjusted this face to 8/10 — see the limiting factors and condition summary above.
Confidence Level: High
Grade Uncertainty: ±1
Grade B — Good
Minor issues with lighting or focus. Reliable grading with minimal uncertainty in fine details.
Protective Case Detected: PENNY SLEEVE
Visibility
full
Impact Level
minor
Uncertainty Adjustment
±1
Protective cases may limit visibility of minor defects and can increase grade uncertainty.
Grading confidence based on image clarity, protective case impact, defect detection certainty, and grade uncertainty.
$11.70
Matched listing: Poliwhirl [1999-2000] #38
Raw / Ungraded
$3.90
Value is estimated conservatively from live sold pricing for raw and graded copies of the matched listing. The exact parallel or version may differ. Actual sale prices vary with condition and demand. Last updated Sep 25, 2026.
Market Price Range
Sales Volume: 26Low
$3.90
Median
$49.64
Average
$60.03
High
$142.00
Grading premium: +2702% from raw to graded
Price by Grade
Market prices from raw to graded
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- Best MatchCard number, parallel type, and serial number all matched
- Good MatchCard number matched with either parallel or serial number
- Partial MatchBasic info matched (card number/set) or using similar card pricing
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