Poliwag (Japanese)
sm1+: Enhanced Expansion Pack Sun & Moon · 011/051 · Common
Current Prices
Number
011/051
Rarity
Common
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Poliwag (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Poliwag (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #011/051 of the sm1+: Enhanced Expansion Pack Sun & Moon set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Poliwag (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Poliwag (Japanese) (Common, sm1+: Enhanced Expansion Pack Sun & Moon #011/051) changes hands at roughly $1.23, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.23, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.58.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.58 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.23 | $4.30 | $4.30 | 17 |
Collector Outlook for Poliwag (Japanese)
As a Common, Poliwag (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Poliwag (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
