The most expensivePokemon TCGcards tend to feature vintage cards from the late 90s and early 2000s, though you’ll still find plenty ofvaluable cards in the Scarlet & Violet era.The best Poliwrath cards lean heavily intothe best vintage Pokemon sets,featuring gorgeous versions in iconic collections like the Base Set, Skyridge, Expedition, Neo Discovery, and more.
As one of the original 151 from Kanto, Poliwrath has one of the longest Pokemon TCG careers in history, with several superb arts to flaunt from a range of sets. Whether you’re looking for something iconic, or you’re searching for an unusual depiction of Poliwrath that piques your interest, the best Poliwrath cards have an impressive variety of art on display.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which is what you might pay on average for a(first edition, where applicable)copy of the cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards, only those with anestablished market price on TCGplayerare included.
However,sale prices differ depending on the card’s condition,so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value.
6Misty’s Poliwrath: Gym Heroes (Rare) – $16.18
Fighting For Misty
A partnership with Misty puts thisRare Poliwrath from Gym Heroesamong the most valuable Poliwrath cards ever. Although this Poliwrath won’t be amongthe most valuable Gym Heroes cards,it’s a surprise entry that only commands as much as it does thanks to its first edition stamp (and Misty’s help).
Poliwrath features one of the widest ranges among its most valuable cards, starting with cards under $20 and eventually working their way up into the hundreds of dollars forthe best Poliwrath card you can buy.
You can find first-edition copies in almost any condition, with moderately played(MP)often selling for below ten dollars, lightly played(LP)copies commanding closer to $14, followed lastly by near-mint(NM)cards, which sell for about $18, helping to set this card’s relatively modest price.
5Poliwrath: Unseen Forces (Reverse Holo) – $16.51
Rising Out Of The Abyss
The Poliwrath from Unseen Forces is strangely related to its Gym Heroes cousin, as theyboth feature remarkably similar prices and posesto keep the Poliwrath train moving. However, unlike the Gym Heroes card,there’s no first editionfor Unseen Forces, and this card comes inboth holo and reverse holo forms.
The holo version of this card ranges between $2.68 and $12, while thereverse holoversion easily clears that high,ranging from $11 to $50.As the overwhelmingly preferred option, the reverse holo exceeds the best versions of its competitor by a significant margin, withLP reverses selling for $14 to $31,easily eclipsing NM holo rares.
4Poliwrath: Expedition (Holo Rare) – $44.98
A Valuable Victory
Unlike the previous Poliwrath, this Expedition version flips the script, with the reverse holo version as the inferior option, maxing out at roughly $18.The best cards in Expeditionenjoy plenty of background space to fill, as this Poliwrath follows suit.
The gorgeous Poliwrath art on this card depicts the Water-type with its fist in the air, celebrating a victory in battle. The holo pattern also addsunique patternsto enjoy, contributing towhy this card is worth more in holo formcompared to the reverse holo.
You can find damaged copies for as little as $14.50, while HP holos will only cost a little bit more at about $16. However, MP starts to ramp the price up, jumping to $25 in some cases, with LP pushing the price further into the high 20s. Good luckfinding an NM copy as it will likely cost close to the market price.
3Poliwrath: Neo Discovery (Holo Rare) – $67.20
Shining In The Dark
This purple shiny Poliwrath seems set on punching its way to the top, as its mid-swing movement puts Poliwrath’s side on display in the Neo Discovery gem. The dark background allows the Pokemon to shine while still providing accents toimprove this card’s visual appeal through the cosmos holo patterns.
Even though this stunning Poliwrath can’t claim a top spot amongthe most expensive Neo Discovery cards,the purple shiny palette earns it high marks among its peers.
First edition copies of this card command a hefty premium over the Unlimited versions, with MP copies still fetching $26,while NM cards will jump as high as $67,where the current market price remains for cards in top-tier condition. More sales will confirm or correct this value as they’re recorded, though the lack of raw first-edition cards on TCGplayer may delay this.
2Poliwrath: Skyridge (Holo Rare) – $244.98
The Sky Is The Limit
Skyridge is one of the best sets ever and features a list of valuable cardsthat would cost more to acquire than some cars. This mesmerizing Poliwrath is the perfect example of the simple yet beautiful art you can expect to find in the set, as this scene of Poliwrath staring up at the moon offers one of Poliwrath’s most breathtaking depictions to date.
When it comes to rare cards, Skyridge is one of the most difficult sets to track down.
This extremely rare card doesn’t feature much price data on TCGplayer, as most copies in good condition are sent off to be graded. However, an MP sale at $145 sets a high benchmark, with anNMcopy setting an upper limit with a sale ofalmost $245.
1Poliwrath (1st Edition): Base Set (Holo Rare) – $394.01
No Shadows, More Dollars
It’s no surprise to see the most valuable Poliwrath of all time hails fromthe iconic base set,with this first-edition card boasting a sky-high value that eclipses the value of its other cards by a significant margin.
While the shadowless version of this card is also valuable, you can’t get better than the first edition, as it’s the most expensive version of this card by far.
Much like Skyridge, sales of this card can be difficult to track down, though adamaged first edition copy still sold for $150.An LP copy sold for $389 and helped to heavily influence the current market price, but there’s no NM English first edition copy sale to confirm it yet.
