Poliwag (Japanese)
XY3: Rising Fist · 015/096 · Common
Current Prices
Set
XY3: Rising FistNumber
015/096
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Poliwag (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Poliwag (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #015/096 of the XY3: Rising Fist 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, XY3: Rising Fist #015/096) changes hands at roughly $1.00, 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 $1.00, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $2.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.96 | $3.96 | $3.96 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 4 |
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.
