Poliwrath · Scarlet & Violet 151, what to know.
About the Poliwrath card
Poliwrath is card 62 of 207 in Scarlet & Violet 151, released in September 2023, an Uncommon. It is a Stage 2 Water-type with 160 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Poliwhirl, which places Poliwrath deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by Kurata So.
The Pokédex entry printed on Poliwrath reads: "Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches."
About Poliwrath in the Pokémon world
The Water-Fighting final form of the Poliwag line via Water Stone. Heavy muscled silhouette. Base Set holo Poliwrath is one of the original 16 holos. Quietly traded, with PSA 10 1st Edition appreciating slowly.
What is Poliwrath worth?
Poliwrath is an Uncommon, so raw copies are inexpensive and easy to find. The value is in condition: a genuine PSA 10, especially 1st Edition, can still reach a surprising figure for an otherwise common card. The live price above breaks it down by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Poliwrath before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Poliwrath grades forgivingly, but the same centering and edge standards apply. Pack-fresh raw copies are easy to find, which makes a clean PSA 10 submission a low-cost way to learn how the cardstock behaves under grading.
If you are collecting Poliwrath
Raw copies of Poliwrath are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Poliwrath is the practical move.
