Poliwrath · Skyridge, what to know.
About the Poliwrath card
Numbered H24 of 182 in Skyridge, released in May 2003, Poliwrath is a Rare Holo, a Stage 2 Fighting-type carrying 110 HP.
It evolves from Poliwhirl, so Poliwrath is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
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 a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Skyridge's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Skyridge holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure 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
For graded buyers, the holo window on Poliwrath is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on Wizards-era cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the fighting foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Poliwrath
When you go to buy Poliwrath, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Poliwrath, so price the specific copy in front of you.
